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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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50 Best Songs of 2016 | Year in Review Playlist

Kanye West (“Ultralight Beam”), Lukas Graham (“7 Years”) and The Chainsmokers (“Closer”) highlights the 50 Best Songs of 2016.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 15, 2016

Post Malone, Stoney | Album Review 💿

While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Dec 15, 2016

Hot 100 Jewels: ‘Black Beatles’ Rules for A Fifth Week

Hot 100: Rae Sremmurd remain king on the Billboard Hot 100 as “Black Beatles” spends a fifth week at no. 1.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Dec 14, 2016

Early Predictions for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Early 59th Annual Grammy Award Predictions: Adele poised for another big night with “Hello” and album ‘25’.

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Year in Review By the musical hype|Dec 14, 2016

Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP

Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Dec 14, 2016

Billboard 200 Grooves: The Hamilton Mixtape Rules at No. 1

The Hamilton Mixtape steals the show debuting at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Rolling Stones earn the next highest debut, at no. 4.