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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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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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Lil Nas X, HOTBOX | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper/singer Lil Nas X brings the f#ckin’ heat (literally) on his fun and infectious single, “HOTBOX.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Mar 17, 2025

Babyface, Whip Appeal | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 43rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Whip Appeal” by Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, Babyface.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Mar 17, 2025

13 Intriguing Because Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Intriguing Because Songs features songs by Céline Dion, Halle, Jerry Butler, Lauv, Lenny Williams, and the Patti Smith Group.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Mar 17, 2025

Shirley Caesar, You Can Make It | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 11th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by gospel music legend Shirley Caesar performing “You Can Make It.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Mar 16, 2025

Billie Eilish, BLUE | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 22nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “BLUE” performed by Academy and Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Billie Eilish.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Mar 16, 2025

Lauryn Hill vs. JP Cooper | Head 2 Head

In the seventh edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lauryn Hill and JP Cooper contend for the best rendition of “Ex-Factor.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Mar 15, 2025

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