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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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XXXTENTACION, ‘Changes’ | Track Review

XXXTENTACION drops a brief single "Changes," a minimal, but beautiful record that finds him reflectively singing.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Mar 6, 2018

The Top-2 Songs from Each Rick Ross Album | Playlist

Wishing an ailing Rick Ross the best, this playlists picks the top-two songs from each of his nine studio albums from 2006 to 2017.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Rank Up or Down By the musical hype|Mar 6, 2018

The Best Justin Bieber Song from Each Studio Album | Playlist

“Boyfriend” and “Love Yourself” ranks among the best songs from former teen-heartthrob Justin Bieber. Check out what other songs made our brief, ultra-selective ‘best-of’ list.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Rank Up or Down By the musical hype|Mar 5, 2018

EBEN, ‘Lambo’ | Track Review

Former American Idol Contestant, 21-year old Eben Franckewitz (EBEN), drops a compelling, fun single with “Lambo.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Mar 5, 2018

Meghan Trainor, ‘No Excuses’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “No Excuses,” her first single since the release of her sophomore album, ‘Thank You.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Mar 5, 2018

Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘123’ | Track Review

Remaining ubiquitous, rising rapper Smokepurpp, alongside Murda Beatz, drops his ‘umpteenth’ new single, “123.” To his credit, he shows some improvement.