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Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans, Count On Me | Dazzling Duets

In the 28th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Grammy winners Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans collaborate on “Count On Me.”

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 17, 2026 ago

15 Marvelous ME and Only ME Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anas Ahmed, Cathy B., cottonbro studio, maina shot, Manar Rajeep, Sean Nkomo, Talha Kuğu, the framestreet from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

15 Marvelous ME and Only ME Songs | Playlist

15 Marvelous ME and Only ME Songs features songs by Ariana Grande, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, David Allan Coe, George Benson, Kevin Lyttle, and Tracy Chapman.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 17, 2026 ago

Columns

Lizzo, A Toast | The Flops

In the first edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “A Toast” recorded by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Lizzo.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 16, 2026 ago

Columns

Europe, The Final Countdown | Throwback Vibez

In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Final Countdown,” the iconic hit by Swedish rock band Europe.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 16, 2026 ago

Evergreen

Fever | 5 Gems

Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026) features songs by Adam Lambert, Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Joaicon, and Lucky Daye.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 16, 2026 ago

15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nikolina, Ron Lach, Victoria Strelka_ph from Pexels; Anna, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game | Playlist

15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game features songs by Ariana Grande, David Archuleta, Laufey, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, and Peabo Bryson.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 15, 2026 ago

Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Vitaly Gariev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, IMAGEMO DESIGN STUDIO from Pixabay; from Unsplash]

Evergreen

Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows | Playlist

Incredibly Spicy Tunes That Raise Eyebrows features songs by Don Toliver, Jill Scott, kwn, Only Fire, Peaches, and Slayyyter.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 13, 2026 ago

12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Luis Quintero from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]

Evergreen

12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs | Playlist

12 Jaw-Dropping JESUS Songs features songs by Brandon Lake & Lainey Wilson, Frankie Grande, Gloria Spencer, Jonah Kagen, and The Boot Scootin’ Sissies.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 10, 2026 ago