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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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10 Secular (or Not So Secular) Songs About Jesus | Playlist

Ah, a playlist of 10 secular songs whose title and/or content references Jesus. Some have spiritual elements, but the respective artist is secular.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 13, 2016

How to Dress Well, Lost Youth / Lost You | Track Review 🎵

How to Dress Well (alternative singer/songwriter Tom Krell) returns with “Lost Youth / Lost You,” the promo single for upcoming album, ‘Youth’.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 13, 2016

Pros & Cons | R. Kelly

Pros & Cons profiles the best and worst qualities of today’s musicians. Pros & Cons is simultaneously objective and subjective.

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Pros & Cons By the musical hype|Aug 12, 2016

Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) | Album Review

Versatile up-and-coming pop musician Marc E. Bassy showcases immense potential on his 17-minute, five-track EP, ‘Groovy People.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2016

Kane Brown, Thunder in the Rain | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming country musician Kane Brown drops a new single “Thunder in the Rain.” It’s pleasant, but not great or transcendent.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2016

Idina Menzel, I See You | Track Review 🎵

Idina Menzel uplifts on new single “I See You,” the promo single from her forthcoming pop album Idina.