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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.

~ The Musical Hype ~

Latimore, Let’s Straighten It Out | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 105th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let’s Straighten It Out” by blues and soul musician Latimore.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jul 3, 2025

Dinah Washington, Big Long Slidin’ Thing | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 52nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Big Long Slidin’ Thing” by Dinah Washington.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Jul 3, 2025

Samuel Saint, Pray the Gay Away | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 53rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Pray the Gay Away” performed by Samuel Saint.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jul 2, 2025

The Doors, Back Door Man | COVERS

In the 20th edition of COVERS (2025), The Doors delivers a compelling rendition of “Back Door Man,” originally performed by Howlin’ Wolf.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Jul 2, 2025

Funkadelic, Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him | Wacky Wednesday

In the 27th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him,” performed by Funkadelic.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jul 2, 2025

13 Alluring No Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Alluring NO Songs features songs by Christina Aguilera, Jerry Butler, Luke Combs, Manúk & Miggy, Tinashe, and TLC.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 2, 2025

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