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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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R. Kelly & Usher, Same Girl | Dazzling Duets

In the fourth edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Grammy-winning R&B musicians R. Kelly and Usher collaborate on “Same Girl.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 27, 2025

Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 102nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jun 27, 2025

20 More Great Songs All About Men! | Playlist 🎧

20 More Great Songs All About Men! features songs by beabadoobee, Jonny McGovern, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and Nelly Furtado.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 27, 2025

AxCx, I’m Gonna Give You AIDS | Controversial Songs

In the 21st edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “I’m Gonna Give You AIDS” by AxCx.

Columns, Controversial Songs, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jun 26, 2025

Denise LaSalle, Trapped By a Thing Called Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 101st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Trapped By This Thing Called Love” by Denise LaSalle.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jun 26, 2025

Mad Tsai, BITE | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 51st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “BITE” performed by the handsome & talented bi pop singer-songwriter, Mad Tsai.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jun 25, 2025

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