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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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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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Sade vs. Stemin | Head 2 Head

In the 15th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Sade and Stemin contend for the best rendition of “By Your Side.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 24, 2025

Rihanna, Stay | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 41st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Stay” performed by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 24, 2025

JJ, Wasted Love | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 42nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Wasted Love” performed by Austrian singer/songwriter JJ.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|May 23, 2025

Garland Green, Jealous Kind Of Fella | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 82nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Jealous Kind Of Fella” by Garland Green.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|May 23, 2025

Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 features songs by Chaka Khan, Joe Tex, Jordan Firstman, Juno Lev, Morgan Wallen, and Peder Elias.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 23, 2025

Tunsi, My Feet | Track Review 🎵

Tunsi emerges with a bold new single called 'My Feet', and it's one that strikes while the iron is hot.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|May 22, 2025

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