John Legend, Slow Dance | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![John Legend, Slow Dance: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 70 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Getting Out Our Dreams / Sony Music Entertainment; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john-legend-slow-dance-midnight-heat-70-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Slow Dance” by John Legend.
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The Boomtown Rats, I Don’t Like Mondays | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![The Boomtown Rats, I Don’t Like Mondays: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/the-boomtown-rats-i-dont-like-mondays-1-hit-wonderful-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “I Don’t Like Mondays ” performed by The Boomtown Rats.
Gerald Levert, That’s The Way I Feel About You | COVERS
![Gerald Levert, That’s The Way I Feel About You: Covers No. 36 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Elektra; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gerald-levert-thats-the-way-i-feel-about-you-covers-36-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of COVERS (2023), Gerald Levert delivers a compelling rendition of “That’s The Way I Feel About You,” originally performed by Bobby Womack.
Awesome Songs: August 2023 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: August 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Tnarg from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/awesome-songs-august-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: August 2023 features music courtesy of Dixon Dallas, Halle, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler Childers, and Usher.
Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life | Track Review 🎵
![Brent Faiyaz, Moment Of Your Life [📷: ISO Supremacy / UnitedMasters LLC / High Standardz / Def Jam Recordings]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/brent-faiyaz-moment-of-your-life-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brent Faiyaz, with the help of the lovely and talented Coco Jones, delivers a fantastic R&B duet with “Moment of Your Life.”
Selena Gomez, Single Soon | Track Review 🎵
![Selena Gomez, Single Soon [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/selena-single-soon-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Selena Gomez returns with her first single of 2023, “Single Soon,” which is enjoyable enough but not groundbreaking or particularly innovative.
Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review 🎵
![Kirk Franklin, Try Love [📷: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/kirk-franklin-try-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, “Try Love.”
Because | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/because-3-to-5-bops-69.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Deniece Williams, Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Vicki Yohe.
The Emotions, Best of My Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Emotions, Best of My Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 132 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/the-emotions-best-of-my-love-throwback-vibez-132-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 132nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Best of My Love” by The Emotions.
Juvenile, Slow Motion | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Juvenile, Slow Motion: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 69 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cash Money; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juvenile-slow-motion-midnight-heat-69-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Slow Motion” by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim.
Conan Gray, Winner | Track Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, Winner [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/conan-gray-winner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Always consistent, versatile singer/songwriter Conan Gray bring the heat, once again, on his second straight winning single of 2023, “Winner.”
David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵
![David Archuleta, Afraid To Love [📷: Archie Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/david-archuleta-afraid-to-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”
Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵
![Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin [📷: Omar Apollo / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/omar-apollo-ice-slippin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.
Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵
![Al Green, Perfect Day [📷: Fat Possum]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/al-green-perfect-day-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.
Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 131 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gerald-levert-thinkin-bout-it-throwback-vibez-131-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Thinkin’ Bout It” by Gerald Levert.
13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Lago Rodríguez from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/13-songs-you-dont-wanna-miss.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss features music courtesy of Christina Aguilera, Lil Uzi Vert, Prince, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.
Vicki Yohe, Because Of Who You Are | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Vicki Yohe, Because Of Who You Are: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 49 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pure Springs; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/vicki-yohe-because-of-who-you-are-music-lifts-49-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 49th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Vicki Yohe performing, “Because Of Who You Are.”
Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know? | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 36 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Domino; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/arctic-monkeys-do-i-wanna-know-fierce-pop-rock-36-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Do I Wanna Know” performed by Arctic Monkeys.
The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Sun Label Group, LLC; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-dixie-cups-bette-midler-head-2-head-34-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Dixie Cups and Bette Midler contend for the best rendition of “Chapel of Love.”
The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 130 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pointer-sisters-slow-hand-throwback-vibez-130-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters.
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships | Playlist 🎧
![13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Diego F. Parra, Oliver Sjöström from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/13-alluring-songs-associated-with-ships.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships features music courtesy of AWOLNATION, Clairo, Hues Corporation, Kodak Black, and The O’Jays.
Candle 🕯️| 3 to 5 BOPS
![Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tucă Bianca from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/candle-3-to-5-bops-68-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Candle 🕯️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 68 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Elton John, Helen Reddy, Kesha, Ruben Studdard, and ZAYN.
Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby Womack, That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 129 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Right Stuff; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bobby-womack-thats-the-way-i-feel-about-cha-throwback-vibez-129-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 129th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha” by Bobby Womack.
Doechii, Booty Drop | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Doechii, Booty Drop: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 68 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/doechii-booty-drop-midnight-heat-68-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Booty Drop” by Doechii.
Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Made Of Eyes: Interview No. 367 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Made Of Eyes; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/getting-to-know-made-of-eyes-interview-367.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 367th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Glasgow, UK band, Made Of Eyes.
Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Mario Winans, I Don’t Wanna Know: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mario-winans-i-dont-wanna-know-1-hit-wonderful-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “I Don’t Wanna Know” performed by Mario Winans featuring Enya and Diddy.
Silk Sonic, Love’s Train | COVERS
![Silk Sonic, Love’s Train: Covers No. 35 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/silk-sonic-loves-train-covers-35-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of COVERS (2023), Silk Sonic delivers a compelling rendition of “Love’s Train,” originally performed by Con Funk Shun.