Getting to Know… Epitome | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Epitome: Interview No. 338 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epitome; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-epitome-interview-338.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 338th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from metal band, Epitome.
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Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton, Peace Like a River | Track Review 🎵
![Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton, “Peace Like a River” [📷: KIND MUSIC GROUP]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dionne-warwick-dolly-parton-peace-like-a-river-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic musicians Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton ‘get their praise on’ on the inspiring, uplifting single, “Peace Like a River.”
Adam Lambert, High Drama | Album Review 💿
![Adam Lambert, High Drama [📷: More is More, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/adam-lambert-high-drama-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop/rock artist Adam Lambert delivers an engaging fifth studio album with High Drama, which is comprised entirely of covers.
Peyton Parrish, I’ll Make a Man Out of You | COVERS
![Peyton Parrish, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”: Covers No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Parrish Entertainment / Noise Machine; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/peyton-parrish-ill-make-a-man-out-of-you-covers-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of COVERS (2023), Peyton Parrish delivers a compelling rendition of “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” originally from Disney’s Mulan.
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 8 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 8 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M, Amherst, Atlantic, Brunswick Record Corp., Concord Music Group, RCA, The Right Stuff, UMG Recordings Inc.; Gerd Altmann, Kiddkos from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-8.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 8 features music courtesy of Bobby Womack, The Dramatics, Kool & The Gang, Peaches & Herb, and Tyrone Davis.
Getting to Know… The Almas | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The Almas: Interview No. 337 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Almas; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-the-almas-interview-337-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 337th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from New Munster, Wisconsin hard rock band, The Almas.
Mary J. Blige, Testimony | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Mary J. Blige, “Testimony”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mary-j-blige-testimony-music-lifts-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Testimony.”
The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵
![The Kid LAROI, "I GUESS IT'S LOVE" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/the-kid-laroi-i-guess-its-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.
Whitney Houston, He Can Use Me | Track Review 🎵
![Whitney Houston, "He Can Use Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/whitney-houston-he-can-use-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”
Top | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Top: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Suliman Sallehi via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/top-3-to-5-bops-17-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Top: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 17 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of bbno$, DJ Khaled, Keni Burke, Lana Del Rey, and Mary J. Blige.
Tears For Fears, Everybody Wants To Rule The World | Throwback Vibez
![Tears For Fears, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 34 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tears-for-fears-everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world-throwback-vibez-34-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears.
clipping., Hot F**k No Love | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![clipping., “Hot Fuck No Love”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/clipping-hot-fuck-no-love-midnight-heat-17-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hot F**k No Love” by clipping.
Getting to Know… Bar II | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Bar II: Interview No. 336 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bar II; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-bar-ii-interview-336.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 336th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Brussels rock band, Bar II.
Nas, The World Is Yours | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Nas, “The World Is Yours”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nas-the-world-is-yours-rap-bngrz-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “The World Is Yours,” performed by Nas.
Chlöe & Chris Brown, How Does It Feel | Track Review 🎵
![Chlöe & Chris Brown, "How Does It Feel" [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chloe-chris-brown-how-does-it-feel-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Chlöe, assisted by controversial singer, Chris Brown, drops “How Does It Feel,” the enjoyable second single from her debut album, In Pieces.
Kip Moore, Damn Love | Track Review 🎵
![Kip Moore, "Damn Love" [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/kip-moore-damn-love-track-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country singer Kip Moore drops a relatable single in “Damn Love” that perfectly captures the varying actions and emotions incited by L-O-V-E.
Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵
![Jonas Brothers, "Wings" [📷: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jonas-brothers-wings.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.
Keni Burke, Risin’ to the Top | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Keni Burke, “Risin’ to the Top”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 33 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/keni-burke-risin-to-the-top-throwback-vibez-33-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Risin’ to the Top” by Keni Burke.
Awesome Songs: February 2023 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: February 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/awesome-songs-february-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: February 2023 features music courtesy of Cordae, Depeche Mode, Lana Del Rey, Omar Apollo, P!nk, and Saint Levant.
Smokie Norful, Um Good | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Smokie Norful, “Um Good”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown Gospel; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/smokie-norful-um-good-music-lifts-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pastor and gospel singer Smokie Norful performing, “Um Good.”
Rihanna vs. Ryland James | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Rihanna vs. Ryland James: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 8 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 21 Entertainment Group, Westbury Road Entertainment / Roc Nation; andresilva5, Antoni Shkraba via Pexels; talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rihanna-ryland-james-head-2-head-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Rihanna and Ryland Jam contend for the best rendition of “Love On The Brain.”
Atlantic Starr, Always | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Atlantic Starr, “Always”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 32 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/atlantic-starr-always-throwback-vibez-32-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 32nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Always” by Atlantic Starr.
14 Listen 🔊, Hear👂 Me Out Songs | Playlist 🎧
![14 Listen , Hear Me Out Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/14-listen-hear-me-out-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
14 Listen 🔊, Hear 👂 Me Out Songs features music courtesy of The 1975, Beyoncé, Deniece Williams, Pusha T, and The Supremes.
Cavetown, This Is Home | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Cavetown, “This Is Home”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Oat Milk and Many Hats Endeavors; 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/2023/02/cavetown-this-is-home-lgbtq-bopz-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “This Is Home” performed by Cavetown.
Skrillex, RATATA | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![Skrillex, “RATATA”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OWSLA / Atlantic; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/skrillex-ratata-dance-gemz-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Skrillex performing the danceable gem, “RATATA.”
Story | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Story: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 0fjd125gk87 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/story-3-to-5-bops-16-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Story: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 16 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Conan Gray, Jay-Z, JORDY, Kehlani, and Taylor Swift.
Carl Carlton, She’s A Bad Mama Jama | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Carl Carlton, “She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/carl-carlton-shes-a-bad-mama-jama-throwback-vibez-31-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “She’s A Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton.