Foster the People, Pumped Up Kicks | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Foster the People, “Pumped Up Kicks”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Anand Kulkarni, Aykut Bingül, Luân Phan, mohammadreza merhvand via Pexels; Anna, Gordon Taylor, harshahars from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/foster-the-people-pumped-up-kicks-controversial-tunes-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People.
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Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, You’re All I Need To Get By | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, “You’re All I Need To Get By”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 87 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/marvin-gaye-tammi-terrell-youre-all-i-need-to-get-by-throwback-vibez-87-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 87th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You’re All I Need To Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.
Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/incredible-songs-1970s-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Carpenters, Chic, The Dramatics, George McCrae, and The Rolling Stones.
Latto, Put it on Da Floor Again | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Latto, “Put it on Da Floor Again”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 20 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/latto-put-it-on-da-floor-again-rap-bngrz-20-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Put it on Da Floor Again,” performed by Latto featuring Cardi B.
Mourning 😭 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Mourning 😭: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 46 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath / Interscope, Mercury / Republic, Polydor Ltd., RCA; Brian James from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mourning-3-to-5-bops-46-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Mourning 😭: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 46 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Grizzly Bear, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sarah Brightman, and The Smiths.
Ike & Tina Turner, Proud Mary | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ike & Tina Turner, “Proud Mary”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 86 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ike-tina-turner-proud-mary-throwback-vibez-86-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 86th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Proud Mary” by Ike & Tina Turner.
XILLAN, Oh Happy Day | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![XILLAN, “Oh Happy Day”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 46 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; XILLAN; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/xillan-oh-happy-day-midnight-heat-46-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Oh Happy Day” by Surinamese, Netherlands-based musician, XILLAN.
Kelly Clarkson, favorite kind of high | Track Review 🎵
![Kelly Clarkson, Me / Mine - Single [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Kelly Clarkson / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kelly-clarkson-me-mine.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson tells us about her “favorite kind of high” on the third single from her tenth LP, chemistry.
Jake Shears, Last Man Dancing | Album Review 💿
![Jake Shears, Last Man Dancing [📷: Boys Keep Swinging / Mute Artists Ltd]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/jake-shears-last-man-dancing-lp-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a five-year hiatus, Jake Shears returns Last Man Dancing, one of the most consistent, danceable, and entertaining albums of 2023.
Angie Stone, Trouble Man | COVERS
![Angie Stone, “Trouble Man”: Covers No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; BRM / Peace Bisquit; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/angie-stone-trouble-man-covers-24-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of COVERS (2023), Angie Stone delivers a compelling rendition of “Trouble Man,” originally performed by Marvin Gaye.
What Do These 13 Songs Give? | Playlist 🎧
![What Do These 13 Songs Give? [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Dmitry, Olha Ruskykh, Orione Conceição, Yelena Odintsova from Pexels; Alexa, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/what-do-these-13-songs-give.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
What Do These 13 Songs Give? features music courtesy of Britney Spears, Maggie Rogers, Miguel, Rick James, and Sam Smith.
Bring Me The Horizon, AmEN! | Track Review 🎵
![Bring Me The Horizon, “AmEN!” [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/bring-me-the-horizon-amen-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bring Me The Horizon enlists Lil Uzi Vert, Daryl Palumbo, and Glassjaw for the dynamic, unapologetic rock single, “AmEN!”
Machine Gun Kelly, Pressure | Track Review 🎵
![Machine Gun Kelly, “Pressure” [📷: EST 19XX, LLC / Bad Boy / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/machine-gun-kelly-pressure-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper/singer Machine Gun Kelly makes his return to rap with his ambitious, interesting, three-part single, “Pressure.”
The Weeknd, Popular | Track Review 🎵
![The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Madonna, "Popular" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/the-weeknd-popular.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Weeknd, assisted by Playboi Carti and Madonna, serve up the goods on “Popular,” the second single from The Idol Vol. 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series).
Tangerine 🍊| 3 to 5 BOPS
![Tangerine 🍊: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 45 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Artium Recordings LLC, Atlantic, RCA, TSNMI / Atlantic, Wolf Tone; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/tangerine-3-to-5-bops-45-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Tangerine 🍊: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 45 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Glass Animals, Kehlani, Led Zeppelin, Miley Cyrus, and Snoh Aalegra.
Luther Vandross, A House is Not A Home | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Luther Vandross, “A House Is Not A Home”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 85 (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/luther-vandross-a-house-is-not-a-home-throwback-vibez-85-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “A House Is Not A Home” by Luther Vandross.
Ian Abel, Drowning | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ian Abel, “Drowning”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 45 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ian Janer; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ian-abel-drowning-midnight-heat-45-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Drowning” by Ian Abel.
Led Zeppelin, Tangerine | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Led Zeppelin, “Tangerine”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; 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/led-zeppelin-tangerine-fierce-pop-rock-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Tangerine” performed by legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin.
David Lerner, Caught | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![David Lerner, “Caught”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Partisan; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/david-lerner-caught-lgbtq-bopz-22-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Caught” performed by queer, Tel Aviv-based singer/songwriter, David Lerner.
Ty Dolla $ign, Motion | Track Review 🎵
![Ty Dolla $ign, Motion [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ty-dolla-sign-motion-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ever versatile Ty Dolla $ign delivers a song readymade for the summer with his dance/house/pop/R&B single, “Motion.”
Madison Beer, Home To Another One | Track Review 🎵
![Madison Beer, Home To Another One [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic / Sing It Loud; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/madison-beer-home-to-another-one.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop artist Madison Beer tickles the listener’s fancy on her short but sweet, break-up lamenting, dance-pop single, “Home To Another One.”
Sylvester, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![Sylvester, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real): Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sylvester-you-make-me-feel-mighty-real-dance-gemz-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Sylvester performing the danceable gem, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).”
13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ | Playlist 🎧
![13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Criativithy, Erik Mclean, Kaba Camara, Michael Burrows, nappy, RedWolf from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/13-appetizing-songs-that-totally-eat.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Appetizing Songs That Totally Eat 🍽️ features music courtesy of Bloodbath, Demi Lovato, Hozier, Kesha, and Sukihana.
Alicia Keys, Girl On Fire | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Alicia Keys, “Girl On Fire”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 29 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/alicia-keys-girl-on-fire-music-lifts-29-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys performing, “Girl On Fire.”
Bill Withers vs. Anthony David | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Bill Withers vs. Anthony David: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Shanachie Ent. Corp., Sony Music Entertainment; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bill-withers-anthony-david-head-2-head-22-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Bill Withers and Anthony David contend for the best rendition of “Grandma’s Hands.”
Labi Siffre, I Got The | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Labi Siffre, “I Got The”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 84 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/labi-siffre-i-got-the-throwback-vibez-84-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 84th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Got The” by Labi Siffre.
Best LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) | Playlist 🎧
![Best LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Monstera, Steh Nobre from Pexels; Arek Socha, burin kul, CatsWithGlasses, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/best-lgbtq-songs-of-2023-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Best LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 Songs of 2023 (so far) features music courtesy of Cub Sport, Janelle Monáe, Miley Cyrus, Omar Apollo, and Sam Smith.