Stevie Wonder, Love’s in Need of Love Today | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Stevie Wonder, “Love’s in Need of Love Today”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stevie-wonder-loves-in-need-of-love-today-music-lifts-19-2023-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Stevie Wonder performing, “Love’s in Need of Love Today.”
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Getting to Know… Lieder Distortion | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Lieder Distortion: Interview No. 344 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lieder Distortion; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/getting-to-know-lieder-distortion-interview-344.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 344th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Lieder Distortion.
Wiz Khalifa, Iced Out Necklace | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Wiz Khalifa, “Iced Out Necklace”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 11 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Taylor Gang Ent. / Asylum; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wiz-khalifa-iced-out-necklace-rap-bngrz-11-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Iced Out Necklace,” performed by Wiz Khalifa.
Tears For Fears vs. Gary Jules | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Tears For Fears vs. Gary Jules: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Down Up Down, Inc., Mercury; 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/tears-for-fears-gary-jules-head-2-head-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Tears For Fears and Gary Jules contend for the best rendition of “Mad World.”
Lana Del Rey, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd | Album Review 💿
![Lana Del Rey, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lana-del-rey-did-you-know-that-theres-a-tunnel-under-ocean-blvd-lp.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lana Del Rey showcases incredibly artistry and authenticity on her excellent ninth album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.
Parliament, Give Up The Funk | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Parliament, “Give Up The Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 53 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/parliament-give-up-the-funk-throwback-vibez-53-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Give Up The Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” by Parliament.
Awesome Songs: March 2023 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: March 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Laura Tancredi via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/awesome-songs-march-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: March 2023 features music courtesy of features music courtesy of Kip Moore, Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Beatty, Smokey Robinson & Usher.
GRANT KNOCHE, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![GRANT KNOCHE, “INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; GRANT KNOCHE; 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/2023/03/grant-knoche-intrusive-thoughts-lgbtq-bopz-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Intrusive Thoughts” performed by GRANT KNOCHE.
BIA, I’m That B*tch | Track Review 🎵
![BIA, I'm That Bitch [📷: BIA / Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bia-im-that-bitch-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper BIA, with the help of iconic producer, Timbaland, expresses unapologetically to the world, “I’m That B*tch.”
Hurt | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Hurt: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ron Lach via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hurt-3-to-5-bops-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hurt: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 26 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Alicia Keys, The Gap Band, Jazmine Sullivan, John Mellencamp, and Lizzo.
The Gap Band, Burn Rubber On Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Gap Band, “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 52 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-gap-band-burning-rubber-on-me-throwback-vibez-52-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)” by The Gap Band.
Syd, Drown In It | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Syd, “Drown In It”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Internet / Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/syd-drown-in-it-midnight-heat-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Drown In It” by Syd.
Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock | Album Review 💿
![Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston [📷: Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/whitney-houston-i-go-to-the-rock-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The legacy of Whitney Houston endures on her posthumous, gospel music compilation, I Go To The Rock: the Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.
Gary Jules & Michael Andrews, Mad World | COVERS
![Gary Jules & Michael Peters, “Mad World”: Covers No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Down Up Down, Inc.; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gary-jules-mad-world-covers-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of COVERS (2023), Gary Jules & Michael Andrews delivers a compelling rendition of “Mad World,” originally performed by Tears For Fears.
13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13-late-later-or-lately-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs features music courtesy of Ari Lennox, Harry Styles, Janet Jackson, Joesef, Roddy Ricch & Stevie Wonder.
Roddy Ricch, late at night | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Roddy Ricch, “late at night”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/roddy-ricch-late-at-night-rap-bngrz-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “late at night,” performed by Roddy Ricch.
Ribbon 🎗️| 3 to 5 BOPS
![Ribbon🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexander Lesnitsky, Silhouette1 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ribbon-3-to-5-bops-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ribbon 🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Andreas Wijk, Mariah Carey, Rod Wave, Ryan Beatty, and Stevie Wonder.
Stevie Wonder, Lately | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Stevie Wonder, “Lately”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 51 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stevie-wonder-lately-throwback-vibez-51-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Lately” by Stevie Wonder.
Ari Lennox, Up Late | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ari Lennox, “Up Late”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dreamville / Interscope; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ari-lenix-up-late-midnight-heat-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Up Late” by Ari Lennox.
John Mellencamp, Hurts So Good | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![John Mellencamp, “Hurts So Good”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 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/2023/03/john-mellencamp-hurts-so-good-fierce-pop-rock-15-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Hurts So Good” performed by John Mellencamp.
Joaicon, boyfriend | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Joaicon, “boyfriend”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; IconzRecordz; 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/2023/03/joaicon-boyfriend-lgbtq-bopz-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “boyfriend” performed by Joaicon.
Ed Sheeran, Eyes Closed | Track Review 🎵
![Ed Sheeran, Eyes Closed [📷: Asylum]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ed-sheeran-eyes-closed.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran showcases his vulnerable side on “Eyes Closed,” the promo single from his sixth LP, – (Subtract).
ILLENIUM & JVKE, With All My Heart | Track Review 🎵
![ILLENIUM & JVKE, With All My Heart [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Illenium LLC / Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/illenium-with-all-my-heart-ribbons-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DJ/Producer ILLENIUM and ascending pop singer/songwriter, JVKE make a formidable team on single, “With All My Heart.”
Janet Jackson, What Have You Done for Me Lately | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Janet Jackson, “What Have You Done for Me Lately”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 50 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/janet-jackson-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately-throwback-vibez-50-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “What Have You Done for Me Lately” by Janet Jackson.
13 Really GOOD Songs … It’s That Simple | Playlist 🎧
![13 Really GOOD Songs … It’s That Simple [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, William Fortunato, via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, NoName_13, Robin Higgins via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13-really-good-songs-its-that-simple.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Really GOOD Songs … It’s That Simple features music courtesy of Chic, John Mellencamp, Mary J. Blige, Olivia Rodrigo, and Wrabel.
Rev. F.C. Barnes, You Ought to Been There | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company, “You Ought to Been There”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlanta International; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rev-fc-barnes-you-ought-to-been-there-music-lifts-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company performing, “You Ought to Been There.”
Lenny Kravitz vs. Ariel Posen | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Lenny Kravitz vs. Ariel Posen: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ariel Posen, Virgin; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lenny-kravitz-ariel-posen-head-2-head-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Lenny Kravitz and Ariel Posen contend for the best rendition of “Sistamamalover.”