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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Fontella Bass vs. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings | Head 2 Head

In the 31st edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Fontella Bass and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings contend for the best rendition of “Rescue Me.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2025

Tate McRae, greedy | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 73rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “greedy” performed by Gen-Z pop standout, Tate McRae.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2025

Erica Mason & Jai Black, Queer Christian | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 74th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Queer Christian” performed by Erica Mason & Jai Black.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2025

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | 📀 Review

Beloved American Idol runner-up David Archuleta shines on his mature pop EP, Earthly Delights, his first project since coming out and leaving the Mormon faith.

Album 💿, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2025