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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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Luke James, ‘Drip’ | Track Review

Following a three-year hiatus, urban contemporary up-and-comer Luke James returns with a soulful, sensual new single, “Drip.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 23, 2017

Chase Bryant, ‘Hell If I Know’ | Track Review

Country artist Chase Bryant delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable new single with the nonchalant, “Hell If I Know.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 23, 2017

Thomas Rhett, ‘Grave’ | Track Review

On the uplifting fourth single, “Grave,” from his third album, ‘Life Changes,’ Thomas Rhett fires up his country fan base.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 23, 2017

The Chart Scoop | Kesha Takes ‘Rainbow’ to No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Kesha earns her second no. 1 album with ‘Rainbow,’ while “Despacito” scores a rare 15th week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Aug 23, 2017