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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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Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

'Promise To Love' is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, 'Intimacy'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 27, 2014

Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with 'Ignite The Night.' Overall, 'Ignite The Night' is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 25, 2014

Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, 'Testify'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 19, 2014

Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

There is little to nitpick about on 'TRXYE'. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 18, 2014

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Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’

How does 'My Old Friend' stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 15, 2014

Tank, Stronger | Album Review

Throughout the course of his sixth album 'Stronger,' Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. 'Stronger' has its moments nonetheless.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 14, 2014

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