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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 16 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., You Don’t Have to Be a Star | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 16th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 26, 2024 ago

13 Chemical and Chemistry Driven Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 4339272, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors, PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Chemical and Chemistry Driven Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Chemical and Chemistry Driven Songs features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, Bryce Fox, Matte Sounds, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 26, 2024 ago

Columns

Monica, Angel of Mine | COVERS

In the 4th edition of COVERS (2024), Monica delivers a compelling rendition of “Angel of Mine,” originally performed by Eternal.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 24, 2024 ago

11 Songs Focused on Matters of the House 🏡 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pexels from Pixabay]

Columns

11 Songs Focused on Matters of the House 🏡 | Playlist 🎧

11 Songs Focused on Matters of the House 🏡 features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Don Henley, Joesef, Kevin Abstract, and Trippie Redd.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 24, 2024 ago

Music

Mumford & Sons + Pharrell Williams, Good People | Song Review 🎵

The unexpected collaboration between Mumford & Sons and Pharrell Williams yields a unique single, “Good People” where ‘the sun is rising.’

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 23, 2024 ago

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

Magic!, Rude | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 4th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Rude” performed by Canadian pop band, Magic.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 23, 2024 ago

Columns

Anita Baker, Sweet Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Sweet Love” by Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter, Anita Baker.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 23, 2024 ago

Columns

Lauryn Hill, Doo Wop (That Thing) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 22, 2024 ago

13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan Ananiev from Pexels; Oberholster Venita from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY | Playlist 🎧

13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Lil Durk, Nicki Minaj, Troye Sivan, and Victoria Monét.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 22, 2024 ago

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

The Police, Voices Inside My Head | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 6th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Voices Inside My Head” performed by iconic rock band, The Police.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 21, 2024 ago

Columns

Estelle vs. Olly Alexander | Head 2 Head

In the 3rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Estelle and Olly Alexander (Years & Years) contend for the best rendition of “American Boy.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 20, 2024 ago

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Lil Peep, Awful Things | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 5th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Awful Things” performed by deceased emo/Soundcloud era rapper, Lil Peep.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 20, 2024 ago