Estelle vs. Olly Alexander | Head 2 Head
![Estelle vs. Olly Alexander: Head 2 Head No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor, Universal Music Operations Limited; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/estelle-olly-alexander-head-2-head-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Estelle and Olly Alexander (Years & Years) contend for the best rendition of “American Boy.”
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Lil Peep, Awful Things | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Lil Peep, Awful Things: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lil Peep / AUTNMY; 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/2024/01/lil-peep-awful-things-bangerz-n-bopz-5-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Awful Things” performed by deceased emo/Soundcloud era rapper, Lil Peep.
Betty Wright, Clean up Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Betty Wright, Clean up Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alston; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/betty-wright-clean-up-woman-throwback-vibez-12-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Clean Up Woman” by the late, great Betty Wright.
15 Songs Focused Only on ME | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Focused Only on ME (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Spencer Cooper from Pexels; Oberholster Venita from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/15-songs-focused-only-on-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Focused Only on ME features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Jack Harlow, King Floyd, Lana Del Rey, and Lil Mabu.
Getting to Know… The Abstraction | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The Abstraction: Interview No. 399 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Abstraction; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/getting-to-know-the-abstraction-interview-399-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 399th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Rotherham, UK solo music project, The Abstraction.
Jamie xx, It’s So Good | Song Review 🎵
![Jamie xx, It's So Good [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Young; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jamie-xx-its-so-good-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The always creative and innovative English producer, Jamie xx, hypnotizes and mesmerizes on his first single of 2024, “It’s So Good.”
Mary Wells, My Guy | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Mary Wells, My Guy: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mary-wells-my-guy-throwback-vibez-11-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “My Guy” by Motown star, Mary Wells.
Jay Aiko, C** inside you (Inst.) | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Jay Aiko, Cum inside you (Inst.): Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 6 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Twilight Zone; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jay-aiko-cum-inside-you-inst-midnight-heat-6-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “C** inside you” by Jay Aiko.
Bright Light Bright Light, You Want My… | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Bright Light Bright Light, You Want My…: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; YSKWN! / Megaforce; 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/2024/01/bright-light-bright-light-you-want-my-beaming-with-pride-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “You Want My…” performed by Bright Light Bright Light.
Getting to Know… Ultimatium | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Ultimatium: Interview No. 398 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ultimatium; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/getting-to-know-ultimatium-interview-398-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 398th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Finnish metal band, Ultimatium.
6arelyhuman & Odetari, Level Up | Song Review 🎵
![6arelyhuman & Odetari, Level Up [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 6arelyhuman / Artist Partner Group, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6arelyhuman-odetari-level-up-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
6arelyhuman and Odetari drop straight fire with their confident, energetic, and infectious dance single, “Level Up!”
serpentwithfeet, Safe Word | Song Review 🎵
![serpentwithfeet, Safe Word [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Secretly Canadian; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/serpentwithfeet-safe-word-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Baltimore R&B singer/songwriter serpentwithfeet raises the temperature with “Safe Word,” the sexy, second single from his 2024 LP, GRIP.
Talking Heads, Take Me to the River | COVERS
![Talking Heads, Take Me to the River: Covers No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sire; 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/2024/01/talking-heads-take-me-to-the-river-covers-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of COVERS (2024), Talking Heads delivers a compelling rendition of “Take Me to the River,” originally performed by Al Green.
Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review 💿
Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.
11 Engaging Songs About Leather | Playlist 🎧
![11 Engaging Songs About Leather (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Murat Esibatir from Pexels; fashionate, Juan Boche, Khusen Rustamov, Malkhai Cora, StockSnap, zhangxiaoren from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-engaging-songs-about-leather.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Engaging Songs About Leather features music courtesy of Cody Johnson, Emi Larraud, Grace Jones, Messer, and Stevie Nicks.
The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) | Song Review 🎵
![The Black Keys, Beautiful People (Stay High) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Black Keys / Nonesuch; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-black-keys-beautiful-people-stay-high-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The musical high is legit on “Beautiful People (Stay High)”, the must-hear, promo single The Black Keys present from their 12th studio LP, Ohio Players.
MGMT, Nothing to Declare | Song Review 🎵
![MGMT, Nothing To Declare [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mom+Pop; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mgmt-nothing-to-declare-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative duo MGMT bring the musical heat on the fine “Nothing to Declare,” the third single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.
Lyrical Lemonade, Fallout | Song Review 🎵
![Lyrical Lemonde, Fallout [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lyrical Lemonade LLC / Def Jam; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lyrical-lemonade-fallout-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Fallout” marks an enjoyable track by Lyrical Lemonade featuring surprising collaboration between Gus Dapperton, Lil Yachty, and Joey Bada$$.
Asher Roth, I Love College | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Asher Roth, I Love College: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/asher-roth-i-love-college-1-hit-wonderful-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “I Love College” performed by rapper, Asher Roth.
Anthony Hamilton, I’m a Mess | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Anthony Hamilton, I’m a Mess: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 10 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA / Jive; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/anthony-hamilton-im-a-mess-throwback-vibez-10-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I’m A Mess” by Grammy-winning neo-soul artist, Anthony Hamilton.
Emi Larraud, Sex, Break, Down! | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Emi Larraud, Sex, Break, Down!: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; E.L.; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emi-larraud-sex-break-down-midnight-heat-5-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sex, Break, Down!” by Emi Larraud.
Jhené Aiko, Sun / Son | Song Review 🎵
![Jhené Aiko, Sun / Son [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Jhené Aiko LLC / Def Jam; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jhene-aiko-sun-son-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko shines on “Sun / Son,” celebrating her son, Noah Hasani, and embracing the gift of motherhood.
Jennifer Lopez, Can’t Get Enough | Song Review 🎵
![Jennifer Lopez, Can't Get Enough [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nuyorican Productions, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jennifer-lopez-cant-get-enough-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer Jennifer Lopez is in full-on, dedicated mode on “Can’t Get Enough,” the promo single from her 2024 LP, This Is Me…Now.
Ariana Grande, yes, and? | Song Review 🎵
![Ariana Grande, yes, and? [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ariana-grande-yes-and-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her dancing shoes on her confident and exuberant first solo single in three years, “yes, and?”.
Lil Nas X, J CHRIST | Song Review 🎵
![Lil Nas X, J CHRIST [📷: 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/2024/01/lil-nas-x-j-christ-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With a knack for trolling and drawing attention to himself, Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas does so again on his ‘controversial’ single, “J CHRIST.”
K-Ci & JoJo, All My Life | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![K-Ci & JoJo, All My Life: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 9 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/k-ci-jojo-all-my-life-throwback-vibez-9-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 9th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “All My Life” by Grammy-nominated, R&B duo, K-Ci & JoJo.
11 Rock Solid Songs Fueled by Stone 🪨 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Rock Solid Songs Fueled by Stone (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Etienne Entres, Open-Clipart Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-rock-solid-songs-fueled-by-stone.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Rock Solid Songs Fueled by Stone features music courtesy of Brent Faiyaz, Lorde, Queen, Rod Wave, and The Temptations.