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Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵

Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 15, 2022 ago

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Lizzo, “Grrrls” | Track Review 🎵

Although initially plagued by the controversy of an ableist slur, Lizzo atones for her wrongs & delivers a respectable, female empowerment anthem with “Grrrls.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 15, 2022 ago

Columns

Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 48th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 14, 2022 ago

Demi Lovato, "Skin of My Teeth" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Demi Lovato, “SKIN OF MY TEETH” | Track Review 🎵

Demi Lovato transforms into a pop-punk superstar on the brutally honest “SKIN OF MY TEETH,” the promo single from HOLY FVCK.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 13, 2022 ago

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Lil Baby & Lil Durk, “How It Feels” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

In the 17th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “How It Feels” performed by Lil Baby & Lil Durk.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 13, 2022 ago

Columns

Thelma Houston, “Don’t Leave Me This Way” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 47th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 12, 2022 ago

Columns

Miguel, “Quickie” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

On the 44th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Quickie” by Miguel.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 11, 2022 ago

Columns

Jonathan Young, “Hellfire” | COVERS

In the 2nd edition of COVERS (2022), Jonathan Young delivers a compelling rendition of “Hellfire” from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 9, 2022 ago

Panic! At the Disco, "Viva Las Vengeance" [📷: Fueled By Ramen]

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Panic! At the Disco, “Viva Las Vengeance” | Track Review 🎵

Brendon Urie & Panic! At the Disco come back strong with the single, “Viva Las Vengeance,” the title track from their seventh studio album.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 6, 2022 ago

Columns

Tom Hulce & Tony Jay, “Heaven’s Light / Hellfire” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

In the 16th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Heaven’s Light / Hellfire” performed by Tom Hulce and Tony Jay.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 6, 2022 ago