SZA, Saturn | Song Review 🎵
![SZA, Saturn [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sza-saturn-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA is deep in thought, seeking a change of pace on her delightful, reflective single, “Saturn.”
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Al Jarreau, Boogie Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Al Jarreau, Boogie Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 33 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/al-jarreau-boogie-down-throwback-vibez-33-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Boogie Down” by Al Jarreau.
11 Angel Songs That Are Truly Angelic | Playlist 🎧
![11 Angel Songs That Are Truly Angelic (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Carlos Santiago, KoolShooters, Reign Martinez from Pexels; Eris, LeandroDeCarvalho, NoName_13, Vika Glitter from Pixabay; Tide_trasher_x on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/11-angel-songs-that-are-truly-angelic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Angel Songs That Are Truly Angelic features music courtesy of Halle, Monica, Omar Apollo, PinkPantheress, and Tavares.
Babbie Mason, God Will Open Up the Windows | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Babbie Mason, God Will Open Up the Windows: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gaither Music Group; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/babbie-mason-god-will-open-up-the-windows-music-lifts-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Babbie Mason performing, “God Will Open Up the Windows.”
charlieonnafriday, Enough | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![charlieonnafriday, Enough: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 16 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Onnafriday / Island; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/charlieonnafriday-enough-bangerz-n-bopz-16-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Enough” performed by charlieonnafriday.
Getting to Know… 4ra 4ra | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…4ra 4ra: Interview No. 402 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Adéla Zlámalová; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/getting-to-know-4ra-4ra-interview-402-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 402nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from music producer, singer, and digital artist, 4ra 4ra.
Getting to Know… Follow Me Dark | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Follow Me Dark: Interview No. 401 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Follow Me Dark; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/getting-to-know-follow-me-dark-interview-401-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 401st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from genre-pushing, California alternative rock band, Follow Me Dark.
Billy Preston vs. George Harrison | Head 2 Head
![Billy Preston vs. George Harrison: Head 2 Head No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Apple Corps Ltd, G.H. Estate Limited / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/billy-preston-george-harrison-head-2-head-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Billy Preston and George Harrison contend for the best rendition of “My Sweet Lord.”
*NSYNC, Bye Bye Bye | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![*NSYNC, Bye Bye Bye: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 15 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nsync-bye-bye-bye-bangerz-n-bopz-15-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Bye Bye Bye” performed by boy band extraordinaire, *NSYNC.
Aerosmith, Love In An Elevator | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Aerosmith, Love In An Elevator: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 32 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/aerosmith-love-in-an-elevator-throwback-vibez-32-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Love In An Elevator” by Aerosmith.
13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! | Playlist 🎧
![13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lay Low from Pexels; TheDigitalArtist from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/13-incredible-songs-that-make-you-say-yes.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Incredible Songs That Make You Say YES! features music courtesy of AJR, Ariana Grande, Jung Kook, Killer Mike, and Usher.
Getting to Know… Diverted Disorder | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Diverted Disorder: Interview No. 400 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Diverted Disorder; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/getting-to-know-diverted-disorder-interview-400-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 400th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from South African band, Diverted Disorder.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Unsquare Dance | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Unsquare Dance: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 31 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/the-dave-brubeck-quartet-unsquare-dance-throwback-vibez-31-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Unsquare Dance” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
Luke Markinson, Vitamin D | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Luke Markinson, Vitamin D: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 16 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Luke Markinson; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/luke-markinson-vitamin-d-midnight-heat-16-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Vitamin D” by Luke Markinson.
Zach Benson, I’m in love, I’m in love | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Zach Benson, I’m in love, I’m in love: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Zach Benson; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/zach-benson-im-in-love-im-in-love-beaming-with-pride-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “I’m in love, I’m in love” performed by Zach Benson.
Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again | Song Review 🎵
![Lainey Wilson, Country’s Cool Again [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a Broken Bow; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lainey-wilson-countrys-cool-again-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning country standout Lainey Wilson proves “Country’s Cool Again” on her first single of 2024.
The Black Keys, I Forgot To Be Your Lover | COVERS
![The Black Keys, I Forgot To Be Your Lover: Covers No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; The Black Keys / Nonesuch; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/the-black-keys-i-forgot-to-be-your-lover-covers-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of COVERS (2024), The Black Keys delivers a compelling rendition of “I Forgot To Be Your Lover,” originally performed by William Bell.
10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax | Playlist 🎧
![10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/10-songs-thatll-stop-u-in-ur-trax.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax features music courtesy of Journey, Lyrical Lemonade, Michael Jackson, The Supremes, and Victoria Monét.
Wallows, Your Apartment | Song Review 🎵
![Wallows, Your Apartment [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/wallows-your-apartment-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative collective Wallows confirm the age-old, relatable ‘breaking up is hard to do’ on their colorful, first single of 2024, “Your Apartment.”
Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants | Song Review 🎵
![Bryson Tiller, Whatever She Wants [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bryson-tiller-whatever-she-wants-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fueled by an Orion Sun sample, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Bryson Tiller delivers an entertaining melodic rap single with “Whatever She Wants.”
Gunna, Bittersweet | Song Review 🎵
![Gunna, Bittersweet [📷: Young Stoner Life / 300 Entertainment / Gunna Music, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gunna-bittersweet.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna returns with his first single of 2024, the honest, reflective, and vulnerable, “Bittersweet.”
Arizona Zervas, Roxanne | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Arizona Zervas, Roxanne: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arizona Zervas; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arizona-zervas-roxanne-1-hit-wonderful-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Roxanne” performed by Arizona Zervas.
Nat King Cole, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Nat King Cole, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 30 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nat-king-cole-quizas-quizas-quizas-perhaps-perhaps-perhaps-throwback-vibez-30-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)” by Nat King Cole.
Kim Petras, Rim Job | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kim Petras, Rim Job: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 15 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kim-petras-rim-job-midnight-heat-15-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Rim Job” by Kim Petras.
Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops | Song Review 🎵
![Vampire Weekend, Gen-X Cops [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/vampire-weekend-gen-x-cops.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Captivating songwriting and high-flying music makes “Gen-X Cops,” the second single from Only God Was Above Us, the fifth LP from Vampire Weekend, electrifying.
Vampire Weekend, Capricorn | Song Review 🎵
![Vampire Weekend, Capricorn [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/vampire-weekend-capricorn.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative darlings Vampire Weekend make a compelling return with “Capricorn,” the first of two singles from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.
Austin Marquez, The One | Song Review 🎵
![Austin Marquez, The One [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Austin Marquez; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/austin-marquez-the-one-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
New York-based pop singer/songwriter Austin Marquez opens himself up to love on his marvelous, relatable single, “The One.”