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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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Vaughan Mason and Crew, Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll” by Vaughan Mason and Crew.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Mar 31, 2025

Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025 | Playlist 🎧

Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025 features songs by Behemoth, Doechii, Ghost, GIVĒON, JENNIE, Lady Gaga, and Lil Nas X.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Mar 31, 2025

Shirley Caesar, He’s Working It Out For You | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Shirley Caesar performing “He’s Working It Out For You.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Mar 30, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 26th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “GNX” performed by Grammy and Pulitzer Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Mar 30, 2025

Elton John, Can You Feel the Love Tonight | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 25th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” performed by Elton John.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Mar 29, 2025

Cloudy June, if Jesus saw what we did last night | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 26th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “If Jesus saw what we did last night” performed by Cloudy June.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Mar 28, 2025

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