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    LGBTQ

    Features a variety of posts (reviews, playlists, editorials, interviews, etc.) about, featuring, or related to LGBTQ+ musicians.

    Bradley June, GBF: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 38 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bona Fide; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Bradley June, GBF | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 38th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œGBF” performed by indie-pop singer/songwriter Bradley June.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 9, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beatriz Fernandes, cottonbro studio, Cup of Couple, Deni's Fotografia, Jonathan Borba, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Nathan Cowley from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth, Thomas from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 features songs by Benjamin, Gerardo, Jake Wesley Rogers, Josie Cotton, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 9, 2025 ago
    Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 37 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 37th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œI Kissed a Girl” performed by Jill Sobule.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 7, 2025 ago
    Stemin, By Your Side: Covers No. 13 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Stemin Music; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Stemin, By Your Side | COVERS

    In the 13th edition of COVERS (2025), Stemin delivers a compelling rendition of β€œBy Your Side,” originally performed by Sade.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 7, 2025 ago
    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ahmed Aziz from Pexels; AcatXlo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 3 features songs by Alex Warren, LUKAS OSCAR, Noah Kahan, Prince, and Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 7, 2025 ago
    Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever [πŸ“·: Hot Girl Productions]
    LGBTQ

    Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever | Song Review 🎡

    Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion keeps it brash and unapologetic as fvck on the entertaining rap banger, β€œWhenever.”

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 5, 2025 ago
    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eric Moura, Mahdi Bafande from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Elisabeth Guggenberger, Julien Tromeur, Pablo IbaΓ±ez, fromβ€―Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist 🎧

    13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 5, 2025 ago
    The Presets vs. Cub Sport: Head 2 Head No. 12 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cub Sport, Modular Recordings; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Presets vs. Cub Sport | Head 2 Head

    In the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Presets and Cub Sport contend for the best rendition of β€œThis Boy’s In Love.”

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 3, 2025 ago
    Osvaldo Supino, new phone: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 36 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Osvaldo Supino; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Osvaldo Supino, new phone | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 36th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œnew phone” performed by independent Italian pop artist Osvaldo Supino.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 2, 2025 ago
    13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Kate, Marcin, Mohamed Hassan, OpenIcons from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way | Playlist 🎧

    13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way features songs by Artemas, Backstreet Boys, Carl Bean, Mariah Carey, Mark Ambor, and Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 2, 2025 ago
    Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink: Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ No. 34 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
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    Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink | Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯

    In the 34th edition of Midnight Heat πŸ•› πŸ”₯ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind β€œThey Fingered My Stink” by Beats By AI.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 1, 2025 ago
    Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god (it could've gone better): Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 35 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Milkboy; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXlo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 35th edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œI had gay sex with god (it could’ve gone better)” performed by Juno Lev.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 30, 2025 ago

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