OutKast, Happy Valentine’s Day | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![OutKast, “Happy Valentine’s Day”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Arista; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/outkast-happy-valentines-day-rap-bngrz-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Happy Valentine’s Day,” performed by OutKast.
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Yaya Bey, you up? | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Yaya Bey, “you up?”: Midnight Heat No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Dada; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/yaya-bey-you-up-midnight-heat-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “you up?” by Yaya Bey.
VINCINT, The Friend | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![VINCINT, “The Friend”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Vincint Cannady; 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/vincint-the-friend-lgbtq-bopz-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “The Friend” performed by VINCINT.
Lizzo, Special (Remix) | Track Review 🎵
![Lizzo, “Special (Remix)” (Ft. SZA) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nice Life / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lizzo-special-remix-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop sensation Lizzo taps Grammy-winning R&B standout SZA for a fabulous remix of her uplifting anthem, “Special.”
Jessie Ware, Pearls | Track Review 🎵
![Jessie Ware, "Pearls" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jessie-ware-pearls-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Soulful English pop artist Jessie Ware shines once again on “Pearls,” the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!
Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again | Track Review 🎵
![Depeche Mode, "Ghosts Again" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/depeche-mode-ghosts-again.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following the loss of Fletch, Depeche Mode makes a stellar return in 2023 with “Ghost Again,” the promo single from their first LP in six years (Memento Mori).
Barrett Strong, Money (That’s What I Want) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Barrett Strong, “Money (That’s What I Want)”: Throwback Vibez No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Spectrum Music; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/barrett-strong-money-throwback-vibez-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong.
15 Compelling Songs From the Heart | Playlist 🎧
![15 Compelling Songs From the Heart [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Alexander Grey, Natalie Bond via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/15-compelling-songs-from-the-heart.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Compelling Songs From the Heart features music courtesy of Dua Lipa, Elton John, GIVĒON, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.
Mavis Staples, Holy Ghost | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Mavis Staples, “Holy Ghost”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anti; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mavis-staples-holy-ghost-music-lifts-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning, legendary soul/gospel icon Mavis Staples performing, “Holy Ghost.”
Skylark vs. The New Birth | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Skylark vs. The New Birth: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol , RCA; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels; andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/skylark-the-new-birth-head-2-head-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Skylark and The New Birth contend for the best rendition of “Wildflower.”
Jake Shears, Too Much Music | Track Review 🎵
![Jake Shears, “Too Much Music” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Boys Keep Swinging / Mute Artists Ltd.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jake-shears-too-much-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jake Shears kicks off his sophomore album, Last Man Dancing, with a surefire, infectious bang with single, “Too Much Music.”
Dionne Warwick, You’re Gonna Need Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Dionne Warwick, “You’re Gonna Need Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dionne-warwick-youre-gonna-need-me-throwback-vibez-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You’re Gonna Need Me” by Dionne Warwick.
Jaguar Wright, Love Need And Want You | COVERS
![Jaguar Wright, “Love Need And Want You”: Covers No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Geffen; cottonbro studio via Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jaguar-wright-love-need-and-want-you-covers-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of COVERS (2023), Jaguar Wright delivers a compelling rendition of “Love Need And Want You,” originally performed by Patti LaBelle.
13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Ferdie Balean, Klaus Nielsen, RODNAE Productions, Ronê Ferreira, Roy Reyna via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13-totally-heroic-hero-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs features Adam Lambert, Mariah Carey, Martin Garrix x JVKE, Metro Boomin, and Taylor Swift.
Skylark, Wildflower | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Skylark, “Wildflower”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/skylark-wildflower-throwback-vibez-24-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Wild Flower” by Skylark.
Smokey Robinson, If We Don’t Have Each Other | Track Review 🎵
![Smokey Robinson, "If We Don't Have Each Other" [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype;;OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/smokey-robinson-if-we-dont-have-each-other-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Motown legend Smokey Robinson makes a strong return with “If We Don’t Have Each Other,” the promo single from his 2023 LP, Gasms.
World | 3 to 5 BOPS
![World: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Porapak Apichodilok via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/world-3-to-5-bops-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
World: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 12 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of AJR, Brent Faiyaz, Jordan Davis, Kendrick Lamar, and The Stylistics.
Metro Boomin, Superhero (Heroes & Villains) | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Metro Boomin, “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Boominati Worldwide, LLC / Republic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/metro-boomin-superhero-heroes-villains-rap-bngrz-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Superhero (Heroes & Villains),” performed by Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown.
Voodoo Rays, Empire | Album Review 💿
As demonstrated by their album, 'Empire,' Voodoo Rays have the indie spark pouring through their veins! Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.
Cazwell, The Sex That I Need | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Cazwell, “The Sex That I Need”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cazwell; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cazwell-the-sex-that-i-need-midnight-heat-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “The Sex That I Need” by Cazwell featuring Avenue D.
Getting to Know… Dreams & Bloom | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Dreams & Bloom: Interview No. 335 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dreams & Bloom; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-dreams-and-bloom-interview-335.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 335th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Frankfurt, Germany-based, two-piece collective, Dreams & Bloom.
Martin Garrix & JVKE, Hero | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶
![Martin Garrix & JVKE, “Hero”: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; STMPD RCRDS B.V. / Epic Amsterdam; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/martin-garrix-jvke-hero-dance-gemz-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Martin Garrix & JVKE performing the danceable gem, “Hero”.
Enrique Iglesias, Hero | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Enrique Iglesias, “Hero”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/enrique-iglesias-hero-music-lifts-9-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 9th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Latin pop superstar Enrique Iglesias performing, “Hero.”
11 Incredibly Special Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Incredibly Special Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Abisola Odewale via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/11-incredibly-special-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Incredibly Special Songs features music courtesy of Chris Brown, The Internet, Lizzo, Tech N9ne, and Whitney Houston.
David Bowie, Heroes | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![David Bowie, “Heroes”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jones / Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC; 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/2023/02/david-bowie-heroes-fierce-pop-rock-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 (2023), we highlight “Heroes” performed by iconic rock musician, David Bowie.
Eddie Kendricks, Intimate Friends | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Eddie Kendricks, “Intimate Friends”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 23 (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/eddie-kendricks-intimate-friends-throwback-vibez-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Intimate Friends” by Eddie Kendricks.
Sleep | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Sleep: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 11 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sleep-3-to-5-bops-11-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sleep: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 11 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Alicia Keys, All Time Low, Ava Max, Måneskin, and Sam Smith.