Chris Cornell, Billie Jean | COVERS
![Chris Cornell, “Billie Jean”: Covers No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Interscope; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chris-cornell-billie-jean-covers-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of COVERS (2023), Chris Cornell delivers a compelling rendition of “Billie Jean,” originally recorded by Michael Jackson.
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13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Samuel1983 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/13-songs-that-feature-names-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Armani White, Father John Misty, Joesef, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, and The 1975.
The National, Tropic Morning News | Track Review 🎵
![The National, “Tropic Morning News” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The National / 4AD; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-national-tropic-morning-news.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Matt Berninger and The National turn doom-scrolling and connection issues into the superb record, “Tropic Morning News.”
Wood | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Wood: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 7 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Khari Hayden via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/wood-3-to-5-bops-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Wood: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 7 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Juicy J, Justin Timberlake, Mac Miller, Serpentwithfeet, and Taylor Swift.
The 1975, Oh Caroline | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![The 1975, “Oh Caroline”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 5 (2023) [📷: 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/2023/01/the-1975-oh-caroline-fierce-pop-rock-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘(2023), we highlight “Oh Caroline” performed by The 1975.
Bruno Mars, Chunky | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Bruno Mars, “Chunky”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 7 (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/bruno-mars-chunky-midnight-heat-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Chunky” by Bruno Mars.
Armani White, BILLIE EILISH. | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Armani White, “BILLIE EILISH.”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Legendbound, LLC / Def Jam; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/armani-white-billie-eilish-rap-bngrz-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “BILLIE EILISH.,” performed by Armani White.
Arlo Parks, Weightless | Track Review 🎵
![Arlo Parks, “Weightless” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Arlo Parks / Transgressive; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/arlo-parks-weightless-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated British singer/songwriter Arlo Parks makes a stellar return with “Weightless,” the promo single from her sophomore LP, My Soft Machine.
Fall Out Boy, Love From The Other Side | Track Review 🎵
![Fall Out Boy, “Love From The Other Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Fall Out Boy Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fall-out-boy-love-on-the-other-side.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a five-year hiatus, Fall Out Boy makes a strong return with “Love From The Other Side,” the promo single from their eighth LP, So Much (For) Stardust.
Ice Spice, Like..? | Album Review 💿
![Ice Spice, Like..? (EP) [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ice-spice-like-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After earning traction with her single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” Bronx rapper Ice Spice shows ample potential and upside on her brief, debut EP, Like..?.
Don Henley, Dirty Laundry | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Don Henley, “Dirty Laundry”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Don Henley and Past Masters Holdings, LLC; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/don-henley-dirty-laundry-throwback-vibez-15-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley.
13 Sunny Songs About the Sun & Sunshine | Playlist 🎧
![13 Sunny Songs About the Sun & Sunshine [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/13-sunny-songs-about-the-sun-and-sunshine.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Sunny Songs About the Sun & Sunshine features music courtesy of anees, Hozier, Latto, Lil Nas X, and Steve Lacy.
Willie Neal Johnson, Just a Rehearsal | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Willie Neal Johnson, Just a Rehearsal: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Malaco; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/willie-neal-johnson-just-a-rehearsal-music-lifts-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Willie Neal Johnson and The Gospel Keynotes performing, “Just a Rehearsal.”
Brenda Holloway vs. Alicia Keys | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Brenda Holloway vs. Alicia Keys: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown, Sony Music Entertainment; 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/brenda-holloway-alicia-keys-head-2-head-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Brenda Holloway and Alicia Keys contend for the best rendition of “Every Little Bit Hurts.”
Getting to Know… Lee O’Nell Blues Gang | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Lee O’Nell Blues Gang: Interview No. 329 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lee O’Nell Blues Gang; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/getting-to-know-lee-onell-blues-gang-interview-329.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 329th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the five-piece, French contemporary blues-rock band, Lee O’Nell Blues Gang.
Hank Williams Jr., Dinosaur | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Hank Williams, Jr., “Dinosaur”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Curb; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hank-williams-jr-dinosaur-controversial-tunes-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Dinosaur” by Hank Williams, Jr.
Katrina & The Waves, Walking On Sunshine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Katrina & The Waves, “Walking On Sunshine”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/katrina-and-the-waves-walking-on-sunshine-throwback-vibez-14-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves.
15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs | Playlist 🎧
![15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Anna Shvets, RODNAE Productions, Talal Hakim via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerd Altmann via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/15-ultra-compelling-how-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Ultra Compelling HOW Songs features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Charlie Puth, Sam Smith, The Weeknd & Whitney Houston.
NERIAH, F–k You Matthew | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![NERIAH, “Fuck You Matthew”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NERIAH; 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/neriah-fuck-you-matthew-fierce-pop-rock-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “F--k You Matthew” performed by NERIAH.
Reba McEntire, Fancy | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Reba McEntire, “Fancy”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; MCA; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/reba-mcentire-fancy-controversial-tunes-2-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Fancy” by Reba McEntire.
Sunshine ☀️ | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Sunshine : 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sunshine-3-to-5-bops-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sunshine ☀️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 6 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of The 5th Dimension, Bill Withers, Christina Perri, Latto, and Steve Lacy.
The O’Jays, Sunshine | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, “Sunshine”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Epic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/the-ojays-sunshine-throwback-vibez-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Sunshine” by iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
Juicy J, The Woods | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Juicy J, “The Woods”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 6 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe / Columbia; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/juicy-j-the-woods-midnight-heat-6-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “The Woods” by Juicy J.
anees, sun and moon | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![anees, “sun and moon”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anees LLC; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/anees-sun-and-moon-music-lifts-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by versatile rapper/singer/songwriter anees performing his monogamous anthem, “sun and moon.”
John Lennon, Woman Is The N***** Of The World | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![John Lennon, “Woman Is The N***** Of The World”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/john-lennon-woman-is-the-n-of-the-world-controversial-tunes-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Woman Is The Nigger Of The World” by John Lennon.
Stevie Wonder, You Are The Sunshine of My Life | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Stevie Wonder, “You Are The Sunshine of My Life”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/stevie-wonder-you-are-the-sunshine-of-my-life-throwback-vibez-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Are The Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder.
Lisa Marie Presley, Dirty Laundry | COVERS
![Lisa Marie Presley, “Dirty Laundry”: Covers No. 4 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol; Paul Brennan from Pixabay, Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lisa-marie-presley-dirty-laundry-covers-4-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of COVERS (2023), the late Lisa Marie Presley delivers a compelling rendition of “Dirty Laundry,” originally performed by Don Henley.