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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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BB Grooves: ScHoolboy Q Settles for No. 2 on Billboard 200

In a slow sales week, Drake ('Views') reclaims no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Schoolboy Q’s fourth album, 'Blank Face LP', settles for no. 2.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2016

ZAPPER & DATGIRL, Bang Bang, Bitches! | Track Review 🎵

ZAPPER and DATGIRL collaborate to create an eccentric, ambitious, politically-charged song and music video, “Bang Bang, B*tches!”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2016

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2016

French Montana, No Shopping | Track Review 🎵

French Montana delivers a banger with “No Shopping.” Problem is, He’s too selfless, allowing Drake to take over the spotlight.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 19, 2016

Tinashe, Superlove | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming contemporary R&B/pop artist Tinashe drops a good record with “Superlove,” though arguably it’s not enough to elevate her superstardom.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 18, 2016

Music Shopping List: Lil Durk, Reliant K & More

Ah, the fourth shopping week in July! Unfortunately, it’s hard to justify an exclamation mark for the new albums arriving Friday, July 22. None stand out.

Music, Press Releases & Shopping By the musical hype|Jul 18, 2016

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