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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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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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Nathan Sykes, Famous | Track Review 🎵

Former boy bander Nathan Sykes shows off mad chops on “Famous,” a standout single from his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 7, 2016

Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review 💿

Alicia Keys aims for big, socially conscious ideas on her sixth studio album ‘Here.’ Those ideas aren’t always executed seamlessly, however.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Nov 7, 2016

Billboard: Jeezy Narrowly Takes No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Billboard: Jeezy (Trap or Die 3) Narrowly Takes No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Kenny Chesney (Cosmic Hallelujah) settles for no. 2.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Nov 7, 2016

Gnash, home | Track Review 🎵

Up and coming singer/songwriter Gnash shines on his second post-“I Hate U I Love U” single, “home.” He is assisted by Johnny Yukon.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 6, 2016

Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Make It 11

Billboard Hot 100: The Chainsmokers spend an 11th week at no. 1 with “Closer.” The Weeknd continues to be stuck at no. 2 with “Starboy.”

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Nov 6, 2016

Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 4, 2016

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