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    ConiferEvergreen posts are a variety of compiled lists that are just that – evergreen. In theory, the content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date.  Evergreen posts that appear on The Musical Hype include playlists, year-in-review/year-end lists, facts-based lists, and more. They are centered around specific concepts, ideas, or themes. Specific evergreen examples on The Musical Hype include playlists and their sub-categories, year in review lists, and pros & cons.

     

    Rihanna, Anti © Roc Nation
    Evergreen

    10 Songs That Require Work To Be Put In | Playlist

    Ah, a playlist comprised of 10 songs requiring ‘work’ to be put in! The list includes songs courtesy of Rihanna, Fifth Harmony, Iggy Azalea and more.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 5, 2016 ago
    Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]
    Evergreen

    58th Annual Grammys Miss Bigger Statement With Album Of The Year

    The 58th Annual Grammys ended predictably, with Taylor Swift earning her second Album of the Year honors with pop juggernaut, 1989.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2016 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

    After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get loving from yours truly? Probably, but that’s life, and life’s Read more…

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 29, 2015 ago
    Tyrese, Black Rose [📷 : Voltron]
    Evergreen

    58th Grammy Award Nomination Predictions: Urban Categories  

    What artists and what songs and albums will earn Grammy nominations in the urban categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 30, 2015 ago
    Ranking Jill Scott's First Five Albums [📷: Blues Babe, Brent Faulkner, Hidden Beach, The Musical Hype, Warner]
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    Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums

    Jill Scott wouldn’t know what a bad album is. After releasing her fifth studio album (Woman), where does it fit in the ranks of her rich discography?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 28, 2015 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
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    12 Songs Where R. Kelly Took Innuendo Too Far | Playlist

    As the title suggests, here’s a playlist comprised of 12 songs where R&B veteran R. Kelly took innuendo absolutely TOO far.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 4, 2015 ago
    Ciara, Jackie © Epic
    Evergreen

    Rank Up, Rank Down: Ciara Albums, 2004 – 2015

    With more than a decade under her belt, Ciara has released six albums spanning 2004 to 2015. Which albums are “the cat’s meow” and which ones are blasé?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 7, 2015 ago
    Evergreen

    10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

    The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago
    Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels
    Evergreen

    10 Random and Ridiculous Songs 

    10 Random and Ridiculous Songs: The 10 songs that grace this list are captivating, thanks to being either random, ridiculous, or a mixture of both.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 10, 2015 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Evergreen

    Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015

    Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 9, 2015 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope
    Evergreen

    Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases

    For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Piece By Piece © RCA
    Evergreen

    Playlist: 12 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs

    Looking through the albums and examining the hits (prior to ‘Piece By Piece’), here are the 12 best songs by pop superstar Kelly Clarkson.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 5, 2015 ago

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