Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵
![Latto, “Put It On Da Floor” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Streamcut / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/latto-put-it-on-da-floor-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”
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KC & The Sunshine Band, I Get Lifted | COVERS
![KC & The Sunshine Band, “I Get Lifted”: Covers No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kc-and-the-sunshine-band-i-get-lifted-covers-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of COVERS (2023), KC & The Sunshine Band delivers a compelling rendition of “I Get Lifted,” originally performed by George McCrae.
‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Christian Heitz, Marius Mann, Nataliya Vaitkevich, Nork Photography, Oliver Sjöström, Pierre Blaché, Rudolf Kirchner, Scott Webb via Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oh-the-places-youll-go-on-these-15-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Oh, The PLACES You’ll Go’ on These 15 Songs features music courtesy of 100 gecs, Daniel Caesar, Dominic Fike, Lana Del Rey, and Logic.
George McCrae, Rock Your Baby | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![George McCrae, “Rock Your Baby”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/george-mccrae-rock-your-baby-dance-gemz-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with George McCrae performing the danceable gem, “Rock Your Baby”.
Superstar | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan Samkov, Tamilles Esposito via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/superstar-3-to-5-bops-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Superstar: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 33 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Beyoncé, Lupe Fiasco, Luther Vandross, Usher, and Yves Tumor.
Rick James, Fire And Desire | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Rick James, “Fire And Desire”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 67 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rick-james-fire-and-desire-throwback-vibez-67-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Fire And Desire” by R&B singer/songwriter, Rick James.
Daniel Caesar, Homiesexual | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Daniel Caesar, “Homiesexual”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollace, Inc. / Republic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/daniel-caesar-homiesexual-midnight-heat-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Homiesexual” by Daniel Caesar featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
Getting to Know… Divinex | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Divinex: Interview No. 351 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Divinex; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/getting-to-know-divinex-interview-351.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 351st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Rochester, NY instrumental progressive metal band, Divinex.
Orville Peck, Queen of the Rodeo | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Orville Peck, “Queen of the Rodeo”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; 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/2023/04/orville-peck-queen-of-the-rodeo-lgbtq-bopz-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Queen of the Rodeo” performed by Orville Peck.
Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵
![Foo Fighters, Rescued [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Roswell; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/foo-fighters-rescued-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.
AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵
![AJR, The Dumb Song [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AJR Productions LLC / Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ajr-the-dumb-song-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?
The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵
![The Weeknd, Double Fantasy (Ft. Future) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO, Inc. / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-weeknd-double-fantasy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.
George McCrae, I Get Lifted → Throwback Vibez
![George McCrae, “I Get Lifted”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 66 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/george-mccrae-i-get-lifted-throwback-vibez-66-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Get Lifted” by disco/funk/soul musician, George McCrae.
11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; John Ray Ebora via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/11-songs-all-about-her-majesty-the-queen-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of ABBA, Ari Lennox, Mad Tsai, Orville Peck, and Queen.
Andraé Crouch, I Don’t Know Why | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Andraé Crouch, “I Don’t Know Why”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Light; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/andrae-crouch-i-dont-know-why-music-lifts-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel legend Andraé Crouch performing, “I Don’t Know Why.”
The Pointer Sisters vs. Omar Rudberg | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Pointer Sisters vs. Omar Rudberg: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA, Record Company TEN; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-pointer-sisters-omar-rudberg-head-2-head-16-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Pointer Sisters and Omar Rudberg contend for the best rendition of “I’m So Excited.”
Sheena Easton, Sugar Walls | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Sheena Easton, “Sugar Walls”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RT Industries; 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/2023/04/sheena-easton-sugar-walls-controversial-tunes-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton.
Bobby Bland, Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby “Blue” Bland, “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 65 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bobby-bland-aint-no-love-in-the-heart-of-the-city-throwback-vibez-65-2023-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 65th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” by Bobby Bland.
15 Epic Songs Where the Game is Played | Playlist 🎧
![15 Epic Songs Where the Game is Played [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex wolf mx, Artem Podrez, Dellon Thomas, Julia M Cameron, RODNAE Productions, samuel reis, Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/15-epic-songs-where-the-game-is-played.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Epic Songs Where the Game is Played features music courtesy of Adele, Fall Out Boy, Queen, Sufjan Stevens, and Young Thug.
Queen, Play The Game | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Queen, “Play The Game”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood; 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/2023/04/queen-play-the-game-fierce-pop-rock-21-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Play The Game” performed by iconic rock band, Queen.
SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎵
![SZA, “Kill Bill (Remix)” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sza-kill-bill-remix-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, “Kill Bill.”
Teeth 😬 🦷 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Teeth: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors, Tania Van den Berghen from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/teeth-3-to-5-bops-32-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Teeth 😬 🦷: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 32 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, 100 gecs, Demi Lovato, Kali Uchis, and Poppy.
The Spinners, Games People Play | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Spinners, “Games People Play”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 64 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-spinners-games-people-play-throwback-vibez-64-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 64th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Games People Play” by The Spinners.
The Weeknd, Wicked Games | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![The Weeknd, “Wicked Games”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; XO&co., Inc.; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/the-weeknd-wicked-games-midnight-heat-32-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wicked Games” by The Weeknd.
Kelly Clarkson, me | 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 shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.
Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with “mine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.
Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎵
![Post Malone, “Chemical” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mercury / Republic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/post-malone-chemical-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On his single, “Chemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.