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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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N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Dec 25, 2017

The 12 Worst Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

For these 12 musicians, the albums they released in 2017 simply wasn’t their best work. Here are the 12 worst albums of 2017.

Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 23, 2017

Almost Famous: 124 Songs That Missed Best of 2017 | Year in Review

These songs were ‘almost’ famous! Here are 124 songs that missed the 100 Best Songs of 2017. Good songs that missed the cut for whatever reason.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 22, 2017

15 Best R&B Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Soul of a Woman), Miguel (War & Leisure), and SZA (Ctrl), lead the list of 15 Best R&B Albums of 2017.

Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 20, 2017

5 Best Country Albums of 2017 | Year in Review

Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and Blake Shelton own the 5 Best Country Albums of 2017.

Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 20, 2017

Machine Gun Kelly, ‘The Break Up’ | Track Review

Cleveland rap standout Machine Gun Kelly stays on the grind, dropping pop-radio-ready rap single, “The Break Up.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Dec 20, 2017

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