Category Pop Culture

Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture

2016: The Year Of Ridiculous Innuendo

This case study examines the ridiculous innuendo utilized in songs by Ariana Grande, DNCE, and Fifth Harmony in 2015 and 2016.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head [📷: Greyson Chance Music]

Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, 'Somewhere Over My Head,' including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

the musical hype
May 19, 2016

Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture

What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?

References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.

the musical hype
May 12, 2016

Lyrical Spotlight, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

What better way to examine 'Views,' the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?

the musical hype
May 3, 2016

Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Rank Up or Down

The Beyoncé Albums | Rank Up or Down

Examining the six studio albums by R&B superstar Beyoncé, here is how The Musical Hype would rank them.

the musical hype
April 28, 2016

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews

Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

'Musicology' may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’

British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, 'Mind of Mine' March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.