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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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The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland | Head 2 Head

In the 10th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers and James Cleveland contend for the best rendition of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Apr 19, 2025

Morgan Wallen, Just In Case | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 31st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Just In Case” performed by Grammy-nominated country musician Morgan Wallen.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 19, 2025

Ruben, Love That Hurts | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 32nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Love That Hurts” performed by Norwegian singer/songwriter Ruben.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Apr 18, 2025

The Originals, Baby, I’m For Real | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 62nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Baby, I’m For Real” by ‘Motown’s best-kept secret,’ The Originals.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 18, 2025

13 Songs Focused Exclusively on Clothes | Playlist 🎧

13 Songs Focused Exclusively on Clothes features songs by Angie Stone, Jay-Z, Joe Nichols, Kehlani, Nxdia, and Panic! At The Disco.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 18, 2025

Kiss, Christine Sixteen | Controversial Songs

In the 13th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Christine Sixteen” by Kiss.

Columns, Controversial Songs, Music By the musical hype|Apr 17, 2025

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