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Mariah Carey, Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now): Covers No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Columbia; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]

Mariah Carey, Against All Odds | COVERS

In the 32nd edition of COVERS (2024), Mariah Carey delivers a compelling rendition of “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” originally performed by Phil Collins.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 7, 2024 ago

13 Fantastic UNTIL Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]

Evergreen

13 Fantastic UNTIL Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Fantastic UNTIL Songs feature songs by Alexcis, Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Juice WRLD, Stephen Sanchez, and The Weeknd.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 7, 2024 ago

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Amii Stewart, Knock On Wood | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 32nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Knock On Wood” performed by Amii Stewart.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 6, 2024 ago

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Paula Abdul, Straight Up | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Straight Up” by Grammy-winning pop artist, Paula Abdul.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 6, 2024 ago

Ice Spice, GYAT [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

LGBTQ

Ice Spice, GYAT | Song Review 🎵

Unfortunately, “GYAT,” a bonus track on Y2K!, the debut LP by Ice Spice, doesn’t move the needle or change the trajectory positively.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 5, 2024 ago

Charli XCX, Guess [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

LGBTQ

Charli XCX, Guess (Ft. Billie Eilish) | Song Review 🎵

Charli XCX taps Academy and Grammy award winner Billie Eilish for a marvelous remix of “Guess,” which originally appeared in the expanded version of Brat.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 5, 2024 ago