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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

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Ayham, I AM A STAR, BITCH | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 56th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “I AM A STAR, BITCH” performed by Ayham.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jul 13, 2025

Latimore vs. O.V. Wright | Head 2 Head

In the 22nd edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Latimore and O.V. Wright contend for the best rendition of “Let’s Straighten It Out.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Jul 12, 2025

Madonna, Vogue | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 55th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Vogue,” one of the greatest gay anthems of all time, performed by pop icon Madonna.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 12, 2025

Trisha Paytas, GAY | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 56th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “GAY,” a novel LGBTQ+ song performed by Trisha Paytas.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jul 11, 2025

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake, Something About You | Dazzling Duets

In the sixth edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake collaborate on “Something About You.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 11, 2025

The Ebonys, You’re The Reason Why | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 110th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You're The Reason Why” by The Ebonys.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jul 11, 2025

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