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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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One Favorite From Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

After listening to all of albums released by Keyshia Cole (2005 - 2014), this playlist features one favorite (and a runner-up or two) from each album.

Evergreen, Music, Playlists By the musical hype|May 31, 2016

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Shirley Caesar As Spiritual As Ever On ‘Fill This House’

Legendary gospel musician, Pastor Shirley Caesar, sounds as spiritual and consistent as ever on her latest album, 'Fill This House.'

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|May 30, 2016

‘Dangerous Woman’ Showcases a New, More Mature Ariana Grande

On her third studio album 'Dangerous Woman', Ariana Grande exemplifies the hip-hop/Urban Dictionary slang that she “gives no f*cks.”

Album 💿, Music, Op Ed, Reviews By the musical hype|May 26, 2016

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BB Grooves: Meghan Trainor Settles for No. 3

Billboard 200 Grooves: Despite releasing her highly anticipated sophomore album ('Thank You'), Meghan Trainor settles for no. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|May 25, 2016

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2016: The Year Of Ridiculous Innuendo

This case study examines the ridiculous innuendo utilized in songs by Ariana Grande, DNCE, and Fifth Harmony in 2015 and 2016.

Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 24, 2016

Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review

17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|May 23, 2016

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