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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.
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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.
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Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.
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Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review
Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.
Tori Kelly, ‘Help Us to Love’ | Track Review
Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, “Help Us to Love.” She enlists The HamilTones for the assist.
Sam Smith, ‘Pray (Remix)’ | Track Review
Grammy-winning, British pop sensation Sam Smith taps Grammy-nominated, Maryland rapper Logic for a remix of his heartfelt single, “Pray.”
James Bay, ‘Us’ | Track Review
Following the release of singles “Wild Love” and “Pink Lemonade,” Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Us,” the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’
Lauv, ‘Chasing Fire’ | Track Review
Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, “Chasing Fire.”
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