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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, I Like The Crotch On You | Controversial Songs

In the 19th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “I Like The Crotch On You” by R. Kelly.

Columns, Controversial Songs, Music By the musical hype|Jun 12, 2025

Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 93rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Girl From Ipanema” by Stan Getz.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jun 12, 2025

Rasheeda, My Bubble Gum | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 46th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “My Bubble Gum” by Rasheeda.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 12, 2025

Al Calderon, Come Get It | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 47th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Come Get It” performed by handsome and talented actor/singer Al Calderon.

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

John Legend & The Roots, Our Generation | COVERS

In the 17th edition of COVERS (2025), John Legend & The Roots deliver a compelling rendition of “Our Generation” originally performed by Ernie Hines.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Jun 11, 2025

The Mars Volta, The Widow | Wacky Wednesday

In the 24th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Widow,” performed by The Mars Volta.

Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jun 11, 2025

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