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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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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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Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 67th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Knuck If You Buck” performed by Crime Mob.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Aug 23, 2025

Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 68th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Queer Love Outlaw” performed by Ryan Cassata.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 22, 2025

Teddy Swims & Muni Long, Black & White | Dazzling Duets

In the 12th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Teddy Swims and Muni Long collaborate on “Black & White.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 22, 2025

Phil Collins, Sussudio | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 134th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Sussudio” by award-winning musical legend Phil Collins.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Aug 22, 2025

Jaba Khalid, Outside | Song Review 🎵

I've been listening to Jaba Khalid's new single "Outside" on repeat since it dropped, and I have to say, this guy really knows what he's doing.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|Aug 22, 2025

13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook | Playlist 🎧

13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook features songs by Bessie Smith, Harry Roy, Lil Johnson, Lucille Bogan, and Wynonie Harris.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 22, 2025

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