Sam Smith, Gloria | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Sam Smith, “Gloria”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 7 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sam-smith-gloria-music-lifts-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by decorated, LGBTQ pop superstar Sam Smith performing, “Gloria.”
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15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Arista, Atlantic, BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited, Capitol, Elektra, Geffen, Motown, Philadelphia International, Rhino, UMG Recordings, Inc., Warner; Gerd Altmann, Kiddkos from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-7.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 features music courtesy of B.B. King, Commodores, Eagles, Ike & Tina Turner, Ohio Players, and Patti LaBelle.
Trippie Redd, Mansion Musik | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Trippie Redd, “Mansion Musik”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 1400 Entertainment, Inc. / 10K Projects; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/trippie-redd-mansion-musik-rap-bngrz-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Mansion Musik,” performed by Trippie Redd.
Daniel Caesar, Do You Like Me? | Track Review
![Daniel Caesar, “Do You Like Me?” [📷: Hollace Inc. / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/daniel-caesar-do-you-like-me.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar brings the heat on his first single of 2023, “Do You Like Me?”.
P!nk, TRUSTFALL | Track Review 🎵
![P!nk, TRUSTFALL [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pink-trustfall.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar P!nk delivers the goods on “TRUSTFALL,” the second single, and title track from her ninth studio album.
Tight | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Tight: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; shalender kumar via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tight-3-to-5-bops-9-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Tight: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 9 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Aloe Blacc, Archie Bell & The Drells, Ohio Players, Ravyn Lenae, and ZAYN.
Sam Smith, Who We Love | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Sam Smith, “Who We Love”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol; 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/2023/01/sam-smith-who-we-love-lgbtq-bopz-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Who We Love” performed by Sam Smith featuring Ed Sheeran.
The Chewgs, Let It Out | Track Review 🎵
![The Chewgs, Let It Out [📷: The Chewgs]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-chewgs-let-it-out.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Guest Contributor, George James: UK folk duo The Chewgs surprise with their new indie-folk track, “Let It Out.”
Coco Jones, ICU | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Coco Jones, “ICU”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 9 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Def Jam; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/coco-jones-icu-midnight-heat-9-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 9th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “ICU” by Coco Jones.
ROSALÍA, LLYLM | Track Review 🎵
![ROSALÍA, LLYLM [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rosalia-llylm-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Once again, Grammy-winning Spanish singer/songwriter ROSALÍA brings the heat on her bilingual single, “LLYLM.”
Cordae, Two Tens | Track Review 🎵
![Cordae, Two Tens [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cordae-two-tens-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper Cordae, assisted by the ever versatile Anderson .Paak, and production courtesy of J. Cole (!), drops a brief but sensational rap banger with “Two Tens.”
The Kid LAROI, Love Again | Track Review 🎵
![The Kid LAROI, Love Again [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-kid-laroi-love-again-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop singer The Kid LAROI prefaces his debut LP in enjoyable and respectable fashion with the promo single, “Love Again.”
Sam Smith, Gloria | Album Review 💿
![Sam Smith, Gloria [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sam-smith-gloria-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated pop superstar Sam Smith delivers a brief but enjoyable, totally well-rounded fourth studio album with Gloria.
Getting to Know… Nightbird Casino | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Nightbird Casino: Interview No. 330 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nightbird Casino; Darkmoon_Art, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/getting-to-know-nightbird-casino-interview-330.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 330th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from alternative rock band, Nightbird Casino.
Awesome Songs: January 2023 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: January 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Adam Lukac, Andrea Piacquadio, Olha Ruskykh, Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/awesome-songs-january-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: January 2023 features music courtesy of Arlo Parks, Joesef, Miley Cyrus, Ñengo Flow x Bad Bunny, Queen Naija, and Sam Smith.
Sara Jordan Powell, When Jesus Comes | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Sara Jordan Powell, “When Jesus Comes”: Music Lifts No. 6 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sara-jordan-powell-when-jesus-comes-music-lifts-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel musician Sara Jordan Powell performing, “When Jesus Comes To Stay.”
Don Henley vs. Lisa Marie Presley | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Don Henley vs. Lisa Marie Presley: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 4 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol, Don Henley and Past Masters Holdings, LLC ; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels; andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/don-henley-lisa-marie-presley-head-2-head-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Don Henley and Lisa Marie Presley contend for the best rendition of “Dirty Laundry.”
Ray, Goodman & Brown, Special Lady | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ray, Goodman & Brown, “Special Lady”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Universal / UMG Recordings, Inc.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ray-goodman-brown-special-lady-throwback-vibez-18-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Special Lady” by Ray, Goodman & Brown.
13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs
![13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Hamann La, Kelvin Akparanta, Layton Findlater, Philip Boakye, Yuri Manei via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/13-big-mood-surefire-vibe-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs features music courtesy of Gunna, Kendrick Lamar, Ohio Players, Sam Smith, SG Lewis, and Saint Levant.
Ohio Players, Skin Tight | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ohio Players, “Skin Tight”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Merucry; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ohio-players-skin-tight-throwback-vibez-17-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Skin Tight” by Ohio Players.
HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW | Album Review 💿
![HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW [📷: Big Loud / Big Loud Rock]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hardy-the-mockingbird-the-crow-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
HARDY delivers an entertaining, often unapologetic country effort with his 2023 LP, the mockingbird & THE CROW.
Booty 🍑 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Booty 🍑: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Bruno Curly via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/booty-3-to-5-bops-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Booty: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 8 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Bruno Mars, Chlöe, Queen, Saucy Santana, and serpentwithfeet.
Queen, Fat Bottomed Girls | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Queen, “Fat Bottomed Girls”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood; 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/2023/01/queen-fat-bottomed-girls-fierce-pop-rock-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Fat Bottomed Girls” performed by iconic rock band, Queen.
Ravyn Lenae, Skin Tight | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ravyn Lenae, “Skin Tight”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ravyn-lenae-skin-tight-midnight-heat-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the sexy vibes behind “Skin Tight” by Ravyn Lenae.
Archie Bell & The Drells, Tighten Up | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Archie Bell & The Drells, “Tighten Up”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/archie-bell-and-the-drells-tighten-up-throwback-vibez-16-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & The Drells.
A$AP Rocky, Same Problems? | Track Review 🎵
![A$AP Rocky, “Same Problems?” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC / RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/asap-rocky-same-problems-track-review-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
A$AP Rocky returns with the reflective, thought-provoking “Same Problems?”, the promo single from his fourth studio album, DON’T BE DUMB.
Måneskin, RUSH! | Album Review 💿
![Måneskin, RUSH! [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maneskin-rush-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Unleashing their international debut LP, and third LP overall, Måneskin delivers an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing album with RUSH!.