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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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Joe Keeps Things Grown & Sexy on ‘Bridges’

Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe keeps things "grown and sexy" on his latest album, 'Bridges.' 'Bridges' is another independently released effort from Joe.

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

Linkin Park Rock Hard on ‘The Hunting Party’

Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda did not come to play around on 'The Hunting Party', the latest album from Linkin Park.

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

Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿

Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS... but he doesn't eschew showcasing his faith in the least.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jun 24, 2014

Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’

Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, 'Amazing'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jun 22, 2014

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review

Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, 'Ultraviolence.' It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.

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

José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP 'No Beginning, No End' with the eclectic 'While You Were Sleeping.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jun 16, 2014

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