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Kendrick Lamar, tv off | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 44th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “tv off” performed by Grammy-winning and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsJune 1, 2025 ago

Columns

The Miracles vs. Wham! | Head 2 Head

In the 16th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Miracles and Wham! contend for the best rendition of “Love Machine.”

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 31, 2025 ago

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Beyoncé, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 43rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” performed by Beyoncé.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 31, 2025 ago

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 features songs by Gracie Abrams, Juno Lev, Perfume Genius, Rema, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 30, 2025 ago

Benson Boone, American Heart [📷: Night Street / Warner]

Music

Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone turns up the sincerity on the beautiful, sentimental ballad, “Momma Song.”

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 29, 2025 ago

13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jonathan Goncalves from Pexels; AcatXIo, Агзам Гайсин from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO | Playlist 🎧

13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO features songs by bbno$, Lil Tecca, Linkin Park, Sebastián Yatra, Tate McRae, and Tyla.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 28, 2025 ago

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Amy Winehouse, Rehab | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 20th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Rehab” performed by short-lived, Grammy-winning retro-soul singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsMay 27, 2025 ago