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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

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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Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves | Head 2 Head

In the 11th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars and Sam Tsui x Casey Breves contend for the best rendition of “Die With a Smile.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 26, 2025

Taylor Swift, The Black Dog | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “The Black Dog” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Taylor Swift.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 26, 2025

Binoy, POPular | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 34th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “POPular” performed by Kenyan queer musician, Binoy.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Apr 25, 2025

The Isley Brothers, Work To Do | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Work To Do” by The Isley Brothers.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 25, 2025

13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something | Playlist 🎧

13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something features songs by Anthony Hamilton, Britney Spears, Cloudy June, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and The Supremes.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 25, 2025

Marvin Sapp, Close the Door | Controversial Songs

In the 14th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Close the Door” by Marvin Sapp.

Columns, Controversial Songs, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 24, 2025

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