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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.

~ The Musical Hype ~

David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵

David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2023

Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2023

Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2023

Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Thinkin’ Bout It” by Gerald Levert.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2023

13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss | Playlist 🎧

13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss features music courtesy of Christina Aguilera, Lil Uzi Vert, Prince, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2023

Vicki Yohe, Because Of Who You Are | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 49th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Vicki Yohe performing, “Because Of Who You Are.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Aug 27, 2023

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