Olivia Rodrigo, vampire | Track Review 🎵
![Olivia Rodrigo, vampire [📷: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/olivia-rodrigo-vampire-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo makes a colorful and thrilling comeback with “vampire,” the lead single from her sophomore LP, GUTS.
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Whitney Houston, Miracle | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Whitney Houston, “Miracle”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 99 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/whitney-houston-miracle-throwback-vibez-99-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Miracle” by the late, great, Whitney Houston.
13 More Dazzling NEVER Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Dazzling NEVER Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daria Liudnaya from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13-more-dazzling-never-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Dazzling NEVER Songs features music courtesy of Conan Gray, Kehlani, Lou Rawls, Labrinth, Niall Horan, and P!nk.
Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Shine On Me | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Vanessa Bell Armstrong, “Shine On Me”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 35 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Trinitee Urban; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/vanessa-bell-armstrong-shine-on-me-music-lifts-35-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Vanessa Bell Armstrong performing, “Shine On Me.”
Sylvester vs. Adam Lambert | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Sylvester vs. Adam Lambert: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group; More is More, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sylvester-vs-adam-lambert-head-2-head-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Sylvester and Adam Lambert contend for the best rendition of “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).”
Kim Petras, Feed The Beast | Album Review 💿
![Kim Petras, Feed The Beast [📷: Amigo / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kim-petras-feed-the-beast-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although it has some great moments, Kim Petras’ debut album, Feed The Beast is enjoyable but not consistently ‘beastly’ as its title suggests.
Rick James, Ghetto Life | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Rick James, “Ghetto Life”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 98 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rick-james-ghetto-life-throwback-vibez-98-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 98th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Ghetto Life” by Rick James.
Awesome Songs: June 2023 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: June 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cameron Gawn, Helmy Zairy, Maria Isabella Bernotti from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/awesome-songs-june-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: June 2023 features music courtesy of Doja Cat, Kelly Clarkson, Peso Pluma, Saint Levant, and The Weeknd.
Kelly Clarkson, chemistry | Album Review 💿
![Kelly Clarkson, chemistry [📷: Kelly Clarkson / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kelly-clarkson-chemistry-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson remains a steady, consistent artist on her tenth album, the divorce-fueled chemistry.
Rescue | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Rescue: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Klaus Nielsen from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rescue-3-to-5-bops-52-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rescue: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 52 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Drake, Fontella Bass, Foo Fighters, Lauren Daigle, and Thirty Seconds To Mars.
Rick James, Super Freak | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Rick James, “Super Freak”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 97 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rick-james-super-freak-throwback-vibez-97-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 97th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Super Freak” by Rick James.
Kim Petras, Coconuts | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kim Petras, “Coconuts”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kim-petras-coconuts-midnight-heat-52-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Coconuts” by Kim Petras.
C+C Music Factory, Gonna Make You Sweat | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![C+C Music Factory, “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cc-music-factory-gonna-make-you-sweat-everybody-dance-now-dance-gemz-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we get down with C+C Music Factory performing “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).”
Lauren Daigle, Rescue | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Lauren Daigle, “Rescue”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Centricity; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lauren-daigle-rescue-music-lifts-34-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Christian pop artist Lauren Daigle performing, “Rescue.”
Cher, Dancing Queen | COVERS
![Cher, “Dancing Queen”: Covers No. 27 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Warner; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cher-dancing-queen-covers-27-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of COVERS (2023), Cher delivers a compelling rendition of “Dancing Queen,” originally performed by ABBA.
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 11 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 11 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M, Mercury, Motown, Sony, UMG Recordings, Inc., Westbound; Siala, Kiddkos from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-11.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 11 features music courtesy of Bloodstone, Eddie Kendricks, Funkadelic, Janet Jackson, and The O’Jays.
Dominic Fike, Mama’s Boy | Track Review 🎵
![Dominic Fike, Mama's Boy [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sandy's Boys LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/dominic-fike-mamas-boy.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On “Mama’s Boy,” the third single from Sunburn, the sophomore album by Dominic Fike, he throws both an interesting concept and an acquired, unique sound.
Ship 🚢 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Ship🚢: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 51 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Matthew Barra from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ship-3-to-5-bops-51-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ship 🚢: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 51 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Florence + The Machine, The O’Jays, Pastor T.L. Barrett, serpentwithfeet, and Weyes Blood.
Fontella Bass, Rescue Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Fontella Bass, “Rescue Me” : Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 96 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fontella-bass-rescue-me-throwback-vibez-96-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 96th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on the 60s soul classic, “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass.
Olivia Newton-John, Physical | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Olivia Newton-John, “Physical”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 51 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Primary Wave Music; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/olivia-newton-john-physical-midnight-heat-51-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John.
Kylie Minogue, Padam Padam | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Kylie Minogue, “Padam Padam”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 28 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kylie Minogue / Darenote / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kylie-minogue-padam-padam-fierce-pop-rock-28-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Padam Padam” performed by Australian pop superstar, Kylie Minogue.
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, Barbie World | Track Review 🎵
![Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, Barbie World (with Aqua) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 10K Projects / Capitol / Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nicki-minaj-ice-spice-barbie-world-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice collaborate for the second time in 2023 on “Barbie World,” a single from Barbie The Album which samples a 1990s Aqua classic.
Mike Taveira, Sujo | Track Review 🎵
![Mike Taveira, Sujo [📷: Mike Taveira]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mike-taveira-sujo-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pansexual pop musician Mike Taveira titillates something fierce on his brief but electrifying, NSFW single, “Sujo.”
The Manhattans, Shining Star | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Manhattans, “Shining Star”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 95 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/the-manhattans-shining-star-throwback-vibez-95-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 95th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Shining Star” by The Manhattans.
15 Songs Where Great Sampling Fuels the Fire | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Where Great Sampling Fuels the Fire [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Dirk (Beeki®) Schumacher from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/15-songs-where-great-sampling-fuels-the-fire.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Where Great Sampling Fuels the Fire features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Meghan Trainor, Nicki Minaj and Quadeca.
Pastor T.L. Barrett, Like a Ship | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir, “Like A Ship”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Numero Group; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pastor-tl-barrett-like-a-ship-music-lifts-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir performing, “Like A Ship.”
Marvin Gaye vs. Johnny Mathis | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Marvin Gaye vs. Johnny Mathis: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; John Mat, Motown; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/marvin-gaye-johnny-mathis-head-2-head-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Marvin Gaye and Johnny Mathis contend for the best rendition of “You’re All I Need To Get By.”