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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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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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Beyoncé, Die With You | Track Review 🎵

Beyoncé showcases the sheer beauty of her voice on her romantic, bare-bones single, “Die With You.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 14, 2017

XXXTentacion, Look at Me! | Track Review 🎵

19-year old up-and-coming rapper XXXTentacion drops one of the filthiest singles of 2017 with “Look at Me!”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 13, 2017

Hot 100 Jewels: Kendrick Lamar Takes ‘Humble’ To No. 2

Expectedly, Ed Sheeran remains no. 1 for an 11th week with “Shape of You.” Kendrick Lamar splashes onto the Hot 100 at no. 2 with “Humble.”

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Apr 12, 2017

Frank Ocean, Biking | Track Review 🎵

Frank Ocean returns with another captivating single, “Biking.” He enlists Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator to assist with verses.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 12, 2017

Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review 💿

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Apr 12, 2017

Billboard 200 Grooves: Drake and Ed Sheeran Remain at No. 1, No. 2

There’s definitely More Life for Drake as he spends a third consecutive week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Ed Sheeran (÷) remains firmly planted at no. 2.