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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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J. Cole, ‘Album of the Year (Freestyle)’ | Track Review

Post- ‘KOD,’ J. Cole returns with a brief, new single, comprised of straight-up bars, “Album of the Year (Freestyle).”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2018

Watsky, ‘Welcome to the Family’ | Track Review

Rapper and poet George Watsky returns with his first new single in two years, “Welcome to the Family.” An awesome comeback it is.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2018

Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2018

11 Songs That Are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise | Playlist

“11 Songs That are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise” features music courtesy of Jessie J, Kanye West, Marilyn Manson, and YUNGBLUD among others.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2018

Louis the Child, ‘Dear Sense’ | Track Review

Chi-Town DJ/production duo Louis the Child taps rising pop singer MAX for their infectious, sleekly produced, tongue-in-cheek single, “Dear Sense.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 13, 2018

Pig Destroyer, ‘The Torture Fields’ | Track Review

Grindcore/metal band Pig Destroyer returns with “The Torture Fields,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Cage.’