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Ruel, Made It Awkward [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Recess / Giant Music; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Ruel, Made It Awkward | Song Review 🎵

Despite an ‘awkward’ experience trying to woo a girl, there is nothing awkward about “Awkward,” another fine song from Gen-Z Australian standout, Ruel.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 27, 2024 ago

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JoJo, Too Much To Say | Song Review 🎵

Despite ‘saying too much,’ JoJo ‘brings the heat’ on “Too Much To Say,” the second single from her 2025 EP, NGL.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 27, 2024 ago

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Jack Harlow, Hello Miss Johnson | Song Review 🎵

While some of the lyrics are questionable, charismatic rapper Jack Harlow delivers an entertaining, vibe-laden single with “Hello Miss Johnson.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago

Omar Apollo, Te Maldigo (From ‘Queer’) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Omar Apollo / Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Omar Apollo, Te Maldigo (From ‘Queer’) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo shines on “Te Maldigo,” a Spanish-exclusive song from the Luca Guadagnino film, ‘Queer.’

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago

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Miguel, Always Time | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel is authentic, honest, and reflective on the gorgeous ballad, “Always Time.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago

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DESTIN CONRAD, NOSEBLEED | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter DESTIN CONRAD shines in his emotional, ‘heart on sleeve’ single, “NOSEBLEED.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 20, 2024 ago

Lil Nas X, LIGHT AGAIN! [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Lil Nas X, LIGHT AGAIN! | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X continues to bring ample personality to the track on his confident single, “LIGHT AGAIN!”.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 20, 2024 ago

Lauv, Because Of You [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lauv / AWAL Recordings America, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Lauv, Because Of You | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Lauv delivers another enjoyable, winning song with the brief “Because Of You.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 19, 2024 ago

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Sam Fender, People Watching | Song Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Sam Fender makes a marvelous return with the authentic “People Watching,” the promo single from his third album, People Watching.

By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 19, 2024 ago