The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Mighty High | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Mighty High: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 44 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MTI; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-mighty-clouds-of-joy-mighty-high-music-lifts-44-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by The Mighty Clouds of Joy performing, “Mighty High.”
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Debby Boone vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Debby Boone vs. Whitney Houston: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Curb; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/debby-boone-whitney-houston-head-2-head-30-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Debby Boone and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of “You Light Up My Life.”
Jason Aldean, Try That In A Small Town | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Jason Aldean, Try That in A Small Town: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Macon Music, LLC; Anand Kulkarni, Aykut Bingül, Luân Phan, mohammadreza merhvand via Pexels; Anna, Gordon Taylor, harshahars from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jason-aldean-try-that-in-a-small-town-controversial-tunes-19-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Try That In A Small Town” by Jason Aldean.
Various Artists, Barbie The Album | Album Review 💿
![Barbie The Album [📷: Atlantic / Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/various-artists-barbie-the-album-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Barbie The Album isn’t the second coming of pop, but it is an enjoyable soundtrack to Barbie with its fair share of highlights.
Jackie Wilson, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Jackie Wilson, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 114 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brunswick Record Corp.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jackie-wilson-your-love-keeps-lifting-me-higher-and-higher-throwback-vibez-114-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 114th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher” by Jackie Wilson.
Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Victoria Regen from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/incredible-songs-1960s-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of The 5th Dimension, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Otis Redding, and The Supremes.
Getting to Know… Maverick | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Maverick: Interview No. 364 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maverick; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/getting-to-know-maverick-interview-364.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 364th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Montreal ‘punk rawk band,’ Maverick.
Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Chrysalis; 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/2023/07/sinead-oconnor-nothing-compares-2-u-fierce-pop-rock-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Nothing Compares 2 U” performed by Sinéad O’Connor.
Ecstasy | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Ecstasy: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 60 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ecstasy-3-to-5-bops-60-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ecstasy: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 60 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Barry White, THEMXXNLIGHT, Ohio Players, Ninja Sex Party, and Young Thug.
Bobby Caldwell, What You Won’t Do For Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby Caldwell, What You Won’t Do For Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 113 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Deal; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bobby-caldwell-what-you-wont-do-for-love-throwback-vibez-113-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 113th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “What You Won’t Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell.
Faith Evans, Mesmerized | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Faith Evans, Mesmerized: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 61 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/faith-evans-mesmerized-midnight-heat-61-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 61st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Mesmerized” by Faith Evans.
Faith Evans, Again | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Faith Evans, Again: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 43 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/faith-evans-again-music-lifts-43-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B artist Faith Evans performing, “Again.”
Luke Combs, Fast Car | COVERS
![Luke Combs, Fast Car: Covers No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; River House Artists LLC / Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/luke-combs-fast-car-covers-31-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of COVERS (2023), Luke Combs delivers a compelling rendition of “Fast Car,” originally performed by Tracy Chapman.
11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LED Supermarket, Marcus Pinho, Matheus Bertelli, from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11-songs-that-let-their-light-shine.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs That Let Their Light SHINE features music courtesy of Earth Wind & Fire, The Manhattans, Pusha T, Ray Charles, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
Ice Spice, Like…? (Deluxe) | Album Review 💿
![Ice Spice, Like..? (Deluxe) [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ice-spice-like-deluxe-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After showing great potential on her debut EP, Like...?, Bronx rapper Ice Spice continues to show her upside on Like...? (Deluxe).
ZAYN, Love Like This | Track Review 🎵
![ZAYN, Love Like This [📷: Drop Zed Music, LLC / Mercury / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/zayn-love-like-this-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
ZAYN, now signed with Mercury Records, makes an enjoyable, fresh, and groovy return with single, “Love Like This.”
will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Track Review 🎵
![will.i.am & Britney Spears, MIND YOUR BUSINESS [📷: will.i.am, LLC / Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/will-i-am-britney-mind-your-business-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Unfortunately, the reunion of will.i.am and Britney Spears is botched by their dated, silly, and slightly undercooked pop single, “MIND YOUR BUSINESS.”
Tina Turner | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Tina Turner: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone, Tina Turner, YouTube]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tina-turner-3-to-5-bops-59-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Tina Turner: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 59 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of the late, great, Tina Turner.
Deniece Williams, It’s Gonna Take a Miracle | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Deniece Williams, It’s Gonna Take a Miracle: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 112 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/deniece-williams-its-gonna-take-a-miracle-throwback-vibez-112-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 112th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” by Deniece Williams.
THEMXXNLIGHT, Ecstasy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![THEMXXNLIGHT, Ecstasy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 60 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; THEMXXNLIGHT Entertainment Corporation / VIZIER; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/themxxnlight-ecstasy-midnight-heat-60-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 60th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Ecstasy” by THEMXXNLIGHT.
Ryan Gosling, I’m Just Ken | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Ryan Gosling, I’m Just Ken: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic / Warner Bros. Entertainment; 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/2023/07/ryan-gosling-im-just-ken-fierce-pop-rock-32-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “I’m Just Ken” performed by Ryan Gosling from Barbie.
Anusha, Burden | Track Review 🎵
![Anusha, Burden [📷: Anusha Ltd.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/anusha-burden-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Anusha shines on her single, “Burden” bringing artistry, authenticity, and thought-provoking songwriting.
Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ray Charles, Come Rain or Come Shine: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 111 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ray-charles-come-rain-or-come-shine-throwback-vibez-113-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 111th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Come Rain or Come Shine” by Ray Charles.
13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13-engaging-your-or-yours-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, David Archuleta, Hozier, Lil Nas X, and The Weeknd.
Pastor Mike Jr., Amazing | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Pastor Mike Jr., Amazing: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 42 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Worldwide Music; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pastor-mike-jr-amazing-music-lifts-42-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel musician Pastor Mike Jr. performing, “Amazing.”
Michael Jackson vs. Boyce Avenue | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Michael Jackson vs. Boyce Avenue: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 29 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions, Peace; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/michael-jackson-boyce-avenue-head-2-head-29-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Michael Jackson and Boyce Avenue contend for the best rendition of “Will You Be There?”
Michael Jackson, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![Michael Jackson, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/michael-jackson-wanna-be-startin-somethin-dance-gemz-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Michael Jackson performing the danceable gem, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.”