![Martha Reeves, The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flops No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/martha-reeves-the-star-spangled-banner-the-flops-5-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Columns
Martha Reeves, The Star-Spangled Banner | The Flops
In the fifth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable recording of “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed live by Motown legend Martha Reeves.
![Us: 5 Gems No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, Jonathan Borba, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-5-gems-25-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
5 Gems
Us | 5 Gems
Us: 5 Gems No. 25 (2026) features songs by Captain & Tennille, Gracie Abrams, FLETCHER, Jack Harlow, and Kendrick Lamar.
![Billy Gilman, One Voice: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/billy-gilman-one-voice-one-hit-wonderful-32-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Billy Gilman, One Voice | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the 32nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “One Voice” by Grammy-nominated country singer Billy Gilman.
![13 Songs Where the MORE the Better (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ann H from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-songs-where-the-more-the-better.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.
![Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artem Podrez, Geff Ferreira, Mike Jones, Oscar Carbajal, Polina, Sephina Cornwall, Talal Hakim from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/songs-that-feature-names-vol-9.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 | Playlist
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.
![11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Edslan Silva, Hayron Fotos, juliane Monari, KOUKI WALIM, Matheus Bertelli, Samuel Portillo from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-intriguing-songs-about-guys.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
![Cardi B, AH HA [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cardi-b-ah-ha.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The ever-fierce and unapologetic Cardi B brings attitude, energy, and fire to the hard-nosed, zero-f*cks-giving banger “AH HA.”
![13 Utterly Superb SO Songs (2026)[📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-utterly-superb-so-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.
![Striking Bops from July 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/striking-bops-from-july-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Evergreen
Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
![Rebecca Black, Friday: The Flops No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebecca Black; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rebecca-black-friday-the-flops-3-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Columns
Rebecca Black, Friday | The Flops
In the third edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable and infamous “Friday” recorded by Rebecca Black.
![Michael Jackson, Dirty Diana : Throwback Vibez No. 82 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/michael-jackson-dirty-diana-throwback-vibez-82-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Columns
Michael Jackson, Dirty Diana | Throwback Vibez
In the 82nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Dirty Diana” by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
![Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Timur Weber from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/advice-5-gems-24-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
5 Gems
Advice | 5 Gems
Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) Gems features songs by Kehlani, Lyrical Lemonade, Stevie Nicks, TAEMIN, and Tears For Fears.