Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015
![Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sufjan-stevens-carrie-lowell-asthmatic-kitty-768x768.jpg)
Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Category Pop Culture
Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases
For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.
Review: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire (Deluxe)
One of the hottest new shows on television, Empire, released its first season soundtrack on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In the stores for those who still partake of the physical CD, only the standard edition of the album – 11…
Playlist: 12 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs
Looking through the albums and examining the hits (prior to 'Piece By Piece'), here are the 12 best songs by pop superstar Kelly Clarkson.
Takeaways: Big Sean, ‘Dark Sky Paradise’
![Big Sean, Dark Sky Paradise [📷: Def Jam]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/big-sean-dark-sky-paradise-768x768.jpg)
After lackadaisical sales for sophomore LP 'Hall Of Fame', ‘third time’s charm’ for Big Sean on third LP, 'Dark Sky Paradise'.
Oscar Winners for Best Original Song, 2005 – 2015
Over the past decade, there've been great and puzzling Oscar wins for Original Song. Many losers should’ve been recognized, but favorites don't always win.
Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’
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Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly "in the zone."
One ‘Hell’ Of A Playlist: 12 Hellish Songs
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This playlist isn’t about jealousy, Biblical matters, or hell itself. Each song title features hell in some form. After listening, you'll need to repent!
Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint | Album Review 💿
Although The Pinkprint is a scattered effort, rapper/singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj’s third studio album proves to be captivating.
Review: Austin Mahone, ‘The Secret (EP)’
Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Austin Mahone delivers an enjoyable and respectable introduction to the world with EP, 'The Secret'.
Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿
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Xscape is a 'much better than expected' posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.
Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿
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Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.