Christina Aguilera, Dirrty | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Christina Aguilera, Dirrty: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; 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/christina-aguilera-dirrty-controversial-tunes-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Dirrty” by Christina Aguilera.
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The Dixie Cups, Chapel of Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Dixie Cups, Chapel Of Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 110 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sun Label Group, LLC; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-dixie-cups-chapel-of-love-throwback-vibez-110-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 110th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups.
13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight | Playlist 🎧
![13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Afif Ramdhasuma, cottonbro studio, Keira Burton, Ketut Subiyanto, Liza Summer, RDNE Stock project, Vera Arsic from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13-marvelous-songs-filled-with-fight.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight features music courtesy of Carl Douglas, Christina Aguilera, Public Enemy, Rachel Platten, and Tina Turner.
Public Enemy, Fight the Power | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Public Enemy, Fight the Power: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Def Jam; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/public-enemy-fight-the-power-rap-bngrz-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Fight the Power,” performed by Public Enemy.
Miracle | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Miracle: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 58 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Chil Vera from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/miracle-3-to-5-bops-58-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Miracle: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 58 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Bruce Springsteen, Jonas Brothers, Stephanie Beatriz, The Stylistics, and Whitney Houston.
Tina Turner, I Don’t Wanna Fight | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tina Turner, I Don’t Wanna Fight: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 109 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tina-turner-i-dont-wanna-fight-throwback-vibez-109-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 109th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Don’t Wanna Fight” by the late, great Tina Turner.
Jason Mraz, Pancakes & Butter | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Jason Mraz, Pancakes & Butter: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 59 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interrabang, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jason-mraz-pancakes-and-butter-midnight-heat-59-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Pancakes & Butter” by Jason Mraz.
Anthony Sprunk, I’ll Meet You in the Bathroom | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Anthony Sprunk, I’ll Meet You in the Bathroom: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anthony Sprunk; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/anthony-sprunk-ill-meet-you-in-the-bathroom-lgbtq-bopz-28-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “I’ll Meet You in the Bathroom” performed by Anthony Sprunk.
David Archuleta, I’m Yours | Track Review 🎵
![David Archuleta, I'm Yours [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Archie Music; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/david-archuleta-im-yours-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, now 32 years old 🤯, shines on the danceable, exuberant, and summery pop bop, “I’m Yours.”
Alex Angelo, You Go First | Track Review 🎵
![Alex Angelo, You Go First [📷: Alex Angelo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/alex-angelo-you-go-first-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter/producer Alex Angelo makes those pesky matters of the heart sound sweet on his brief but potent single, “You Go First.”
Whitney Houston, You Light Up My Life | COVERS
![Whitney Houston, You Light Up My Life: Covers No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Arista; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/whitney-houston-you-light-up-my-life-covers-30-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of COVERS (2023), Whitney Houston delivers a compelling rendition of “You Light Up My Life,” originally performed by Debby Boone.
Christina Aguilera, Fighter | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Christina Aguilera, Fighter: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/christina-aguilera-fighter-music-lifts-41-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pop superstar Christina Aguilera performing, “Fighter.”
Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Piyapong Saydaung, Victoria Regen from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/incredible-songs-1990s-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Alanis Morrisette, Backstreet Boys, Coolio, Madonna, and Whitney Houston.
Brooke Valentine, Girlfight | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Brooke Valentine, Girlfight: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Virgin; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brooke-valentine-girlfight-rap-bngrz-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Girlfight,” performed by Brooke Valentine.
Billie Eilish, What Was I Made For? | Track Review 🎵
![Billie Eilish, What Was I Made For? [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/billie-eilish-what-was-i-made-for-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Billie Eilish delivers a superb vocal performance on “What Was I Made For?” a gorgeous, reflective ballad from Barbie: The Album.
Post Malone, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵
![Post Malone, “Overdrive” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post-malone-overdrive.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Post Malone continues to embrace pop on “Overdrive,” the third advance single from his fifth studio album, Austin.
Rhythm | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Rhythm: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 57 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rhythm-3-to-5-bops-57.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rhythm: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 57 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Beyoncé, DeBarge, Katy Perry, MICHELLE, and Peaches & Herb.
Carl Douglas, Kung Fu Fighting | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Carl Douglas, Kung Fu Fighting: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 108 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sanctuary; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/carl-douglas-kung-fu-fighting-throwback-vibez-108-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas.
MKSM, Breaking My Rules | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![MKSM, Breaking My Rules: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 58 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Milch Musik; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mksn-breaking-my-rules-midnight-heat-58-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 58th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Breaking My Rules” by MKSM.
Backstreet Boys, I Want It That Way | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Backstreet Boys, I Want It That Way: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 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/backstreet-boys-i-want-it-that-way-fierce-pop-rock-31-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “I Want It That Way” performed by Backstreet Boys.
Dixon Dallas, Sleeping All Alone | Track Review 🎵
![Dixon Dallas, Sleeping All Alone [📷: Dixon Dallas]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dixon-dallas-sleeping-all-alone-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Dixon Dallas, an alter-ego of musician Jake Hill, is back with another gay, country smash in “Sleeping All Alone.”
Jung Kook, Seven | Track Review 🎵
![Jung Kook, Seven [📷: BIGHIT MUSIC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jung-kook-seven-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The handsome and talented Jung Kook, of BTS fame, makes an infectious, sexy solo debut with his single, “Seven” assisted by popular female rap sensation, Latto.
Troye Sivan, Rush | Track Review 🎵
![Troye Sivan, Rush [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; EMI Recorded Music Australia Production; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/troye-sivan-rush-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Troye Sivan returns fabulously with the sexy, unapologetically G-A-Y pop/club joint, “Rush,” the promo single from his third LP, Something To Give Each Other.
Tyrone Davis, In the Mood | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tyrone Davis, In the Mood: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 107 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tyrone-davis-in-the-mood-throwback-vibez-107-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “In the Mood” by Tyrone Davis.
13 Truly Close, Intimate Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Truly Close, Intimate Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, Ketut Subiyanto, Mikhail Nilov, Ron Lach, Sarah Chai, Wilker Lauriano from Pexels; Monika from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13-truly-close-intimate-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Truly Close, Intimate Songs features music courtesy of Clairo, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Next, and Saweetie.
Kirk Franklin, Lean On Me | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Kirk Franklin, Lean On Me: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 40 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GospoCentric; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kirk-franklin-lean-on-me-music-lifts-40-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Kirk Franklin, and an all-star cast performing, “Lean On Me.”
Diana DeGarmo vs. Fantasia | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Diana DeGarmo vs. Fantasia: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Limited; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/diana-degarmo-fantasia-head-2-head-28-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), American Idol: Season 3 finalists Diana DeGarmo and Fantasia contend for the best rendition of “I Believe.”