John Legend, Don’t Need to Sleep | Song Review 🎵
![John Legend, Don't Need To Sleep [📷: John Legend Music, Inc. / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/john-legend-dont-need-to-sleep.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
John Legend delivers a gorgeous, inspiring, and thoughtful ballad with “Don’t Need to Sleep,” which appears in the film, We Dare to Dream.
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Susan Boyle, Up to the Mountain | COVERS
![Susan Boyle, Up to the Mountain, Covers No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Simco Limited / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/susan-boyle-up-to-the-mountain-covers-52-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of COVERS (2023), Susan Boyle delivers a compelling rendition of “Up to the Mountain,” originally performed by Patti Griffin.
13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Matthew Montrone, TMA Management from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13-outstanding-out-songs-vol-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Bobby Womack, Diana Ross, Drake, NLE Choppa, and Vicki Lawrence.
Getting to Know… One Fall | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… One Fall: Interview No. 394 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Nicole Tammaro, One Fall; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-one-fall-interview-394.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 394th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Salem, Massachusetts melodic punk band, One Fall.
Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Taylor Hicks, Do I Make You Proud: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/taylor-hicks-do-i-make-you-proud-1-hit-wonderful-19-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Do I Make You Proud” performed by Taylor Hicks.
Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, He | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, He: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 190 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/patti-labelle-the-bluebelles-he-throwback-vibez-190-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 190th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “He” by Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles.
Kisos, Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy] | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kisos, Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy]: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 100 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Miller Place; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/kisos-santas-bussy-gangbang-remix-santussy-midnight-heat-100-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Santa’s Bussy (Gangbang Remix) [Santussy]” by Kisos.
Getting to Know… 3 Bravo | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…3 Bravo: Interview No. 393 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 3 Bravo; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-3-bravo-interview-393.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 393rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Utah heavy metal band, 3 Bravo.
ericdoa, sweet tooth | Song Review 🎵
![ericdoa, sweet tooth [📷: ERICDOA / LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ericdoa-sweet-tooth-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gen-Z standout ericdoa is totally prepared to give you a cavity with his hella sweet alternative single, “sweet tooth.”
Lil Baby, Crazy | Song Review 🎵
![Lil Baby, Crazy [📷: Quality Control Music / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lil-baby-crazy-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated melodic rapper Lil Baby drops an ‘crazy,’ though enjoyable and respectable rap banger with “Crazy.”
Luh Tyler, The Grinch Freestyle | Song Review 🎵
![Luh Tyler, The Grinch Freestyle [📷: Luh Tyler / Motion Music, LLC / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/luh-tyler-the-grinch-freestyle-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Swagger-laden teen rapper Luh Tyler taps Grammy-nominated rapper Latto for the short but entertaining banger, “The Grinch Freestyle.”
Beyoncé, Grown Woman | Song Review 🎵
![Beyoncé, Grown Woman [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyonce-grown-woman-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
It only took 10 years, but finally, Beyoncé has released “Grown Woman” as a streaming and downloadable standalone audio track.
Bobby Womack, Check It Out | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby Womack, Check It Out: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 189 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bobby-womack-check-it-out-throwback-vibez-189-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 189th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Check It Out” by Bobby Womack.
13 Songs That Totally ROCK 🤘 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Totally ROCK 🤘 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Weavehall Collective, Yan Krukau from Pexels; Jazella, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13-songs-that-totally-rock.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Totally ROCK 🤘 features music courtesy of Bailey Zimmerman, Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, George McCrae, and Lil Uzi Vert.
Michael Jackson, Heal the World | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Michael Jackson, Heal The World: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 63 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/michael-jackson-heal-the-world-music-lifts-63-2023.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 63rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by the late, great Michael Jackson performing, “Heal the World.”
Patti LaBelle vs. Ledisi | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Patti LaBelle vs. Ledisi: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 50 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CMT, MCA; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/patti-labelle-vs-ledisi-head-2-head-50-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Patti LaBelle and Ledisi contend for the best rendition of “New Attitude.”
Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Aretha Franklin, Rock Steady: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 188 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/aretha-franklin-rock-steady-throwback-vibez-188-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin.
11 Sensational Anthem Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Sensational Anthem Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Monstera Production, RDNE Stock project from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-sensational-anthem-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Sensational Anthem Songs features music courtesy of LMFAO, Sex Pistols, UGK, Victoria Monét, and Whitney Houston.
Getting to Know… Face of a Stranger | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Face of a Stranger: Interview No. 392 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Face of a Stranger; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-face-of-a-stranger-interview-392.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 392nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from West Midlands, UK alternative rock band, Face of a Stranger.
The Whispers, Rock Steady | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Whispers, Rock Steady: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 187 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/the-whispers-rock-steady-throwback-vibez-187-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 187th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Rock Steady” by The Whispers.
Josh Levi, Birthday Dance | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Josh Levi, Birthday Dance: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 99 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Raedio LLC / Atlantic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/josh-levi-birthday-dance-midnight-heat-99-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Birthday Dance” by Josh Levi.
Getting to Know… A Moment of Violence | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… A Moment of Violence: Interview No. 391 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A Moment of Violence; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-a-moment-of-violence-interview-391.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 391st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from South Florida metalcore band, A Moment of Violence.
Jxckson, Keep Me Warm | Song Review 🎵
![Jxckson, Keep Me Warm [📷: Jxckson Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/jxckson-keep-me-warm-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop standout Jxckson ‘warms us up’ during the emotional times of the holiday season with his thoughtful single, “Keep Me Warm.”
UGK, Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![UGK, Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 16 (2023) [📷: 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/2023/12/ugk-intl-players-anthem-bangerz-n-bopz-16-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” performed by UGK.
New Kids On The Block, Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) | COVERS
![New Kids On The Block, Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time): Covers No. 51 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/new-kids-on-the-block-didnt-i-blow-your-mind-this-time-covers-51-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of COVERS (2023), New Kids On The Block deliver a compelling rendition of “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” originally performed by The Delfonics.
11 Captivating Songs to LEAN Into | Playlist 🎧
![11 Captivating Songs to LEAN Into (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Анна Хазова, Allan Mas, Filip Rankovic Grobgaard, Henry Altidor, Trần Long from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11-captivating-songs-to-lean-into.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Captivating Songs to LEAN Into features music courtesy of Al Green, Club Nouveau, HAIM, Key Glock, and Kirk Franklin.
Ayo & Teo, Rolex | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Ayo & Teo, Rolex: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ayo-teo-rolex-1-hit-wonderful-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Rolex” performed by brother rap duo, Ayo & Teo.