Cleo Sol, Things Will Get Better | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Cleo Sol, Things Will Get Better: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Forever Living Originals; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cleo-sol-things-will-get-better-music-lifts-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by British R&B singer/songwriter Cleo Sol performing, “Things Will Get Better.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
![Cleo Sol, Things Will Get Better: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Forever Living Originals; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cleo-sol-things-will-get-better-music-lifts-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by British R&B singer/songwriter Cleo Sol performing, “Things Will Get Better.”
![Amerie, 1 Thing: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; 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/amerie-1-thing-bangerz-n-bopz-4-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “1 Thing” performed by Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress, Amerie.
![Morgan Wallen vs. Ryan Mack: Head 2 Head No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud, Republic, Ryan Mack; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/morgan-wallen-ryan-mack-head-2-head-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Morgan Wallen and Ryan Mack contend for the best rendition of “Sand in My Boots.”
![Evanescence, Bring Me to Life: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Bicycle Music Company; 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/evanescence-bring-me-to-life-bangerz-n-bopz-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Bring Me to Life” performed by Evanescence.
![James Brown, Papa Don’t Take No Mess: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal / UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/james-brown-papa-dont-take-no-mess-throwback-vibez-8-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Papa Don’t Take No Mess” by James Brown.
![13 Fabulous, Showstopping Show Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Monica Silvestre from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13-fabulous-showstopping-show-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Fabulous, Showstopping Show Songs features music courtesy of Foo Fighters, John Legend, Luh Tyler, Niall Horan, and SNOW WIFE.
![Chaz Cardigan, Used to Care [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AntiFragile Music; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/chaz-cardigan-used-to-care-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Chaz Cardigan ‘puts his foot into’ his first single of 2024, the dynamic, ear-catching, and entertaining “Used to Care.”
![Emi Larraud, Religion Tonight [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; E.L.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emi-larraud-religion-tonight-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
It’s incredibly easy to believe and invest in what 22-year-old alternative artist Emi Larraud sells on his first single of 2024, “Religion Tonight.”
![Ali Gatie, I'm Sorry [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; LISN; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ali-gatie-im-sorry-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Ali Gatie is regretful and repentant, seeking reconciliation on his apologetic single, “I’m Sorry.”
![Joe Cocker, You Are So Beautiful: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/joe-cocker-you-are-so-beautiful-throwback-vibez-7-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “You Are So Beautiful” as covered by the late, great Joe Cocker.
![Col3trane, Lights Out: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Trane of Thought / United Masters; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/col3trane-lights-out-midnight-heat-4-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Lights Out” by Col3trane.
![Nick Rich, Hot Mess: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Big Red; 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/nick-rich-hot-mess-beaming-with-pride-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Hot Mess” performed by Nick Rich.
![Bring Me The Horizon, Kool-Aid [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bring-me-the-horizon-kool-aid-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Oli Sykes and Grammy-nominated rock band, Bring Me The Horizon, rocks hard in their inaugural single of 2024, “Kool-Aid.”
![The Main Ingredient, Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely: Covers No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; RCA; 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/the-main-ingredient-i-just-dont-want-to-be-lonely-covers-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of COVERS (2024), The Main Ingredient delivers a compelling rendition of “Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely,” originally performed by Ronnie Dyson.
![HE is the Focus on These 11 Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Mendes, Elias Souza, Ivan Samkov, Pantelis Georgitsis, Rehan Sayyed, rizwan aslam, salah amrani, TMA Management from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/he-is-the-focus-of-these-11-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
HE is the Focus on These 11 Songs features music courtesy of Amy Winehouse, Jon Bellion, Lana Del Rey, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, and Whitney Houston.
![Fredo Bang, Come Thru [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Se Lavi Productions, Inc. / 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/fredo-bang-come-thru-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper Fredo Bang keeps it 100, spitting real she-it on his brief but potent first single of 2024, “Come Thru.”
![Nick Rich, I Know You Are (But What Am I) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Big Red; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nick-rich-i-know-you-are-but-what-am-i-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Soulful pop singer/songwriter Nick Rich impresses on his authentic, gorgeous, first single of 2024, “I Know You Are (But What Am I).”
![Estelle, American Boy: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Woah Dad!; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/estelle-american-boy-1-hit-wonderful-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “American Boy” performed by British R&B artist, Estelle, featuring Kanye West.
![Bobby Darin, Beyond the Sea: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 6 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bobby-darin-beyond-the-sea-throwback-vibez-6-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin.
![Village People, Sex Over The Phone: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Can’t Stop Productions NYC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/village-people-sex-over-the-phone-midnight-heat-3-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sex Over the Phone” by Village People.
![Tiësto & FAST BOY, All My Life [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Musical Freedom; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tiesto-fast-boy-all-my-life-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto collaborates with Berlin brother duo, FAST BOY, on the electrifying, exuberant dance single, “All My Life.”
![BLP KOSHER, Dreidel Bop [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Dreidel Gang LLC / Encore Recordings; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blp-kosher-dreidel-bop-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jewish Florida rapper BLP KOSHER drops his first rap banger of 2024, the brief but entertaining “Dreidel Bop.”
![Angrybaby, LIGHTS DOWN LOW [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; TH3RD BRAIN; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/angrybaby-lights-down-low-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Electronic producer Angrybaby taps singer Sly Jr. for the assist on “LIGHTS DOWN LOW,” his colorful, hella groovy first single of 2024.
![24kGoldn, Good Intentions [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Records Label, LLC / Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/24kgoldn-good-intentions-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Melodic rapper 24kGoldn, best known for his dominant hit, “Mood, ” brings the heat in January with his first single of 2024, “Good Intentions.”
![Al Green, Take Me to the River: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hi / Fat Possum; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/al-green-take-me-to-the-river-throwback-vibez-5-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Take Me to the River” by Memphis soul icon, Al Green.
![11 Enthusiastic Songs About Cheerleaders! (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MART PRODUCTION from Pexels; Aaron, Chad Henninger, OpenClipart-Vectors, Perlinator from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-enthusiastic-songs-about-cheerleaders.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Enthusiastic Songs About Cheerleaders! features music courtesy of Ashnikko, EGOVERT, Jude York, Liza Anne, and OMI.
![Beyoncé & Walter Williams, Sr., He Still Loves Me: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 1 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyonce-walter-williams-sr-he-still-loves-me-music-lifts-1-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Beyoncé and Walter Williams, Sr. performing, “HE Still Loves Me.”