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13 Indelible Songs That Reference Social Media (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mykhailo Petrenko from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

13 Indelible Songs That Reference Social Media | Playlist

13 Indelible Songs That Reference Social Media features songs by Central Cee, Djo, Gorillaz, KATSEYE, RAYE, and The Chainsmokers.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksSeptember 18, 2026 ago

Columns

Tyga, Stimulated | The Flops

In the 10th edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Stimulated,” recorded by Tyga.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksSeptember 17, 2026 ago

5 Gems

Flesh | 5 Gems

Flesh: 5 Gems No. 28 (2026) features songs by Boards of Canada, Ghostemane, Miguel, The 5th Dimension, and The Killers.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksSeptember 16, 2026 ago

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

DJ Casper, Cha Cha Slide | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 37th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Cha Cha Slide” by Mr. C the Slide Man, aka DJ Casper.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksSeptember 15, 2026 ago

11 Dirty Songs Filled with Dirt (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

11 Dirty Songs Filled with Dirt | Playlist

11 Dirty Songs Filled with Dirt features songs by Christina Aguilera, Chlöe & Timbaland, Don Henley, Michael Jackson, and Tyler Childers.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksSeptember 14, 2026 ago

15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Diva Plavalaguna from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs | Playlist

15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Bee Gees, Buckshot & fakemink, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Wonder.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksSeptember 11, 2026 ago

Columns

Rednex, Cotton Eye Joe | The Flops

In the ninth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Cotton Eye Joe” recorded by Swedish country/Europop group Rednex.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksSeptember 10, 2026 ago

5 Gems

Word | 5 Gems

Word: 5 Gems No. 27 (2026) features songs by Boards of Canada, Ed Sheeran, LUKAS OSCAR, Madonna, and Thomas Whitfield.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksSeptember 9, 2026 ago

Miley Cyrus, Bass Persuades [📷: MCEO, Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]

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Miley Cyrus, Bass Persuades | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy winner Miley Cyrus drops a fun, dance-infused pop single, “Bass Persuades,” the lead single from her 10th album of the same name.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksSeptember 7, 2026 ago

13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key | Playlist

13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key features songs by Durand Bernarr, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Moroney, Simon & Garfunkel, Tove Lo, and Valerie Simpson.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksSeptember 7, 2026 ago

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Malcolm Todd, Earrings | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 58th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Earrings” performed by alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksSeptember 4, 2026 ago

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksSeptember 4, 2026 ago