13 Songs Where The Need Is Real | Playlist ๐ง
![13 Songs Where The Need Is Real [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maria from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13-songs-where-the-need-is-real.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where The Need Is Real features music courtesy of The 1975, Doja Cat, James Blake, Patti LaBelle, and Whitney Houston.
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The 1975, Part of the Band | FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐ฅ๐ค
![The 1975, โPart of the Bandโ: FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐ฅ๐ค No. 9 (2023) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dirty Hit; 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/the-1975-part-of-the-band-fierce-pop-rock-9-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 9th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock ๐ฅ๐ค, we highlight โPart of the Bandโ performed by The 1975.
Pray ๐ | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Pray: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 13 (2023) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pray-3-to-5-bops-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pray ๐: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 13 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Chlรถe, Luke Bryan, Madonna, Pusha T, and The Williams Brothers.
OutKast, Happy Valentineโs Day | Rap BNGRZ ๐ฅ
![OutKast, โHappy Valentineโs Dayโ: Rap BNGRZ ๐ฅ No. 7 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ฅ (2023), we break down the banger status of โHappy Valentineโs Day,โ performed by OutKast.
Yaya Bey, you up? | Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ
![Yaya Bey, โyou up?โ: Midnight Heat No. 13 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ ๐ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โyou up?โ by Yaya Bey.ย
VINCINT, The Friend | LGBTQ Bopz ๐๐ถ
![VINCINT, โThe Friendโ: LGBTQ Bopz ๐๐ถ No. 5 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐๐ถ (2023), we highlight the song, โThe Friendโ performed by VINCINT.
Lizzo, Special (Remix) | Track Review ๐ต
![Lizzo, โSpecial (Remix)โ (Ft. SZA) [๐ท: 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, โSpecial.โ
Jessie Ware, Pearls | Track Review ๐ต
![Jessie Ware, "Pearls" [๐ท: 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 โPearls,โ the second single from her fifth studio album, That! Feels Good!
Depeche Mode, Ghosts Again | Track Review ๐ต
![Depeche Mode, "Ghosts Again" [๐ท: 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 โGhost Again,โ the promo single from their first LP in six years (Memento Mori).
Barrett Strong, Money (Thatโs What I Want) | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Barrett Strong, โMoney (Thatโs What I Want)โ: Throwback Vibez No. 26 (2023) [๐ท: 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 โMoney (Thatโs What I Want)โ by Barrett Strong.ย
15 Compelling Songs From the Heart | Playlist ๐ง
![15 Compelling Songs From the Heart [๐ท: 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, GIVฤON, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd.
Mavis Staples, Holy Ghost | Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐
![Mavis Staples, โHoly Ghostโ: Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐ No. 10 (2023) [๐ท: 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), weโre uplifted by Grammy-winning, legendary soul/gospel icon Mavis Staples performing, โHoly Ghost.โ
Skylark vs. The New Birth | Head 2 Head ๐ฃ๏ธ
![Skylark vs. The New Birth: Head 2 Head ๐ฃ๏ธ No. 6 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ฃ๏ธ 2 Head ๐ฃ๏ธ (2023), Skylark and The New Birth contend for the best rendition of โWildflower.โย
Jake Shears, Too Much Music | Track Review ๐ต
![Jake Shears, โToo Much Musicโ [๐ท: 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, โToo Much Music.โ
Dionne Warwick, Youโre Gonna Need Me | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Dionne Warwick, โYouโre Gonna Need Meโ: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 25 (2023) [๐ท: 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 โYouโre Gonna Need Meโ by Dionne Warwick.ย
Jaguar Wright, Love Need And Want You | COVERS
![Jaguar Wright, โLove Need And Want Youโ: Covers No. 7 (2023) [๐ท: 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 โLove Need And Want You,โ originally performed by Patti LaBelle.
13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs | Playlist ๐ง
![13 Totally Heroic Hero Songs [๐ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Ferdie Balean, Klaus Nielsen, RODNAE Productions, Ronรช 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. ย
Skylark, Wildflower | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Skylark, โWildflowerโ: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 24 (2023) [๐ท: 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 โWild Flowerโ by Skylark.ย
Smokey Robinson, If We Donโt Have Each Other | Track Review ๐ต
![Smokey Robinson, "If We Don't Have Each Other" [๐ท: 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 โIf We Donโt Have Each Other,โ the promo single from his 2023 LP, Gasms.
World | 3 to 5 BOPS
![World: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 12 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ฅ
![Metro Boomin, โSuperhero (Heroes & Villains)โ: Rap BNGRZ ๐ฅ No. 6 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ฅ (2023), we break down the banger status of โSuperhero (Heroes & Villains),โ performed by Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown.ย
Voodoo Rays, Empire | Album Review ๐ฟ
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 ๐ ๐ฅ
![Cazwell, โThe Sex That I Needโ: Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ No. 12 (2023) [๐ท: 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 ๐ ๐ฅ (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โThe Sex That I Needโ by Cazwell featuring Avenue D.
Getting to Knowโฆ Dreams & Bloom | Interview ๐ค
![Getting to Knowโฆ Dreams & Bloom: Interview No. 335 [๐ท: 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 Knowโฆ series, we get the inside scoop from the Frankfurt, Germany-based, two-piece collective, Dreams & Bloom.
Martin Garrix & JVKE, Hero | DANCE GEMZ ๐บ ๐ ๐ถ
![Martin Garrix & JVKE, โHeroโ: Dance Gemz ๐บ ๐ ๐ถ No. 1 (2023) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; STMPD RCRDS B.V. / Epic Amsterdam; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonรงalves, 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 ๐บ ๐ ๐ถ (2023), we totally get down with Martin Garrix & JVKE performing the danceable gem, โHeroโ.ย
Enrique Iglesias, Hero | Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐
![Enrique Iglesias, โHeroโ: Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐ No. 9 (2023) [๐ท: 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), weโre uplifted by Latin pop superstar Enrique Iglesias performing, โHero.โ
11 Incredibly Special Songs | Playlist ๐ง
![11 Incredibly Special Songs [๐ท: 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. ย