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Thomas Rhett, "Be a Light" [Photo Credit: Big Machine]

Thomas Rhett, Be A Light | Track Review 🎵

Country artist Thomas Rhett, alongside a star-studded group of musicians, uplifts with the COVID-19 relief single, “Be a Light.”

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago

13 Songs That Feature Names in Their Titles [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Songs That Feature Names in Their Title | Playlist 🎧

“13 Songs That Feature Names in Their Title” features music courtesy of Halsey, Hozier, Isaac Dunbar, Lil Wayne & XXXTENTACION.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago

Troye Sivan, "Take Yourself Home" [Photo Credit: Universal Music]

LGBTQ

Troye Sivan, Take Yourself Home | Track Review 🎵

Pop sensation Troye Sivan returns with fierceness, slaying on his first single of 2020, the certified bop, “Take Yourself Home.”

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 7, 2020 ago

Sam Hunt, Southside [Photo Credit: UMG Recordings, Inc.]

Album 💿

Sam Hunt, Southside | Album Review 💿

More than five years after releasing his highly successful debut LP, country superstar Sam Hunt returns with his sophomore LP, Southside.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 7, 2020 ago

Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]

Columns

Panic! At the Disco High Hopes | Terrific Tuesday 💎

Panic! At The Disco atones for the “L” taken on Monday, with “High Hopes,” the perfect song to ring in Terrific Tuesday.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 7, 2020 ago

DaBaby, "Find My Way" [Photo Credit: Interscope]

Music

DaBaby, Find My Way | Track Review 🎵

DaBaby continues to ‘ride the wave’ on “Find My Way,” his short but moderately entertaining second single of 2020.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 6, 2020 ago

Drake, "Toosie Slide" [Photo Credits: OVO / Republic]

Music

Drake, Toosie Slide | Track Review 🎵

While “Toosie Slide” is tailor made to be the next trending rap and dance song, Drake doesn’t end up delivering a game changing single.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 6, 2020 ago

11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

Evergreen

11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes | Playlist 🎧

“11 Totally Relatable Songs About Exes” features music courtesy of Dua Lipa, Jeremy Zucker, Joji, ROSALÍA & Ty Dolla $ign.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 6, 2020 ago

Pearl Jam, Gigaton [Photo Credit: Republic]

Album 💿

Pearl Jam, Gigaton | Album Review 💿

Nearly 7 years after their previous album, Lightning Bolt, grunge rock darlings Pearl Jam make a strong comeback on their 11th album, Gigaton.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago

Fun Friday [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]

Columns

Liz Uzi Vert, Strawberry Peels | Fun Friday 💎

Lil Uzi Vert and friends get a bit wasted on the short but sweet banger, “Strawberry Peels,” on Fun Friday. Fun Friday features songs that are energetic and exciting; supercharged for the weekend. There will be no BALLADS whatsoever on Fun Fridays! So, with that considered, for Fun Friday, April Read more

By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago