Friend | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Friend: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Keira Burton via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/friend-3-to-5-bops-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Friend: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 1 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Drake, The Isley Brothers, Mary Mary, Saint Levant, and Saweetie.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Tyrone Davis, Turn Back The Hands Of Time | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tyrone Davis, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Brunswick Record Corp.; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tyrone-davis-turn-back-the-hands-of-time-throwback-vibez-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Turn Back The Hands Of Time” by Tyrone Davis.
Fries On The Side, “Men Are Hot” | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Fries On The Side, “Men Are Hot”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Fries On The Side, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fries-on-the-side-men-are-hot-midnight-heat-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Men Are Hot” by Fries On The Side.
Alice In Chains, “Rooster” | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Alice In Chains, “Rooster”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 1 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; 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/2022/12/alice-in-chains-rooster-fierce-pop-rock-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🎸🤘, we highlight “Rooster” performed by legendary 90s grunge band, Alice In Chains.
contradash, “Room number” | Track Review 🎵
![contradash, “Room number” [📷: neverstopdash llc]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/contradash-room-number-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter contradash impresses on his carefree, fun, and directionless single, “Room number.”
Rae Sremmurd, “Torpedo” | Track Review 🎵
![Rae Sremmurd, “Torpedo” [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rae-sremmurd-torpedo-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Chill bro rap duo Rae Sremmurd – Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi – is back with “Torpedo” but, is it really a big deal?
Peaches & Herb, “Reunited” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Peaches & Herb, “Reunited”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc. / Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/peaches-herb-reunited-throwback-vibez-2-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Reunited” by R&B duo, Peaches & Herb.
13 Songs That Encompass Unrequited Love | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Encompass Unrequited Love [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Alena Darmel, cottonbro studio, Kam Pratt, Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels; MarieSylvie Degueurce via Pixabay; Charlotte Knight on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/13-songs-that-encompass-unrequited-love.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Encompass Unrequited Love features Anthony Hamilton, Calum Scott, Måneskin, SZA, and ZAYN.
Marvin Sapp, “Fresh Wind” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Marvin Sapp, “Fresh Wind”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 1 (2022) [📷: cottonbro studio, Brent Faulkner, Itzel Sandoval, The Musical Hype, Neeraj Nagdeve, Pexels, Pixabay, Verity]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/marvin-sapp-fresh-wind-music-lifts-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp performing, “Fresh Wind.”
Michael Jackson, “Ben” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael Jackson, “Ben”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 1 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/michael-jackson-ben-throwback-vibez-1-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Ben” by the late, great King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Al Green vs. Chris Stapleton | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Al Green vs. Chris Stapleton: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 51 (2022) [📷: andresilva5, Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, Brent Faulkner, Hi Records,The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/al-green-chris-stapleton-head-2-head-51-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Al Green and Chris Stapleton contend for the best rendition of “I’m A Ram.”
Eddie Holman, Hey There Lonely Girl | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Eddie Holman, “Hey There Lonely Girl”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 137 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/eddie-holman-hey-there-lonely-girl-throwback-vibez-137-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Hey There Lonely Girl” by Eddie Holman.
Best of 2022 – Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧
![Best of 2022 - Deconstructed [: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Rodnae Productions via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/best-of-2022-deconstructed-playlist.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the 21 best albums and the 50 best Songs of 2022 unveiled, we dig a little deeper into the lists while also unveiling 5 of the most sus songs of 2022.
Kisos, “Transience” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Kisos, “Transience”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 37 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, Miller Place, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/kisos-transience-lgbtq-bopz-37-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Transience” performed by Kisos.
Four Tops, “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got)” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Four Tops, “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 136 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/four-tops-aint-no-woman-like-the-one-ive-got-throwback-vibez-136-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got)” by Four Tops.
Aretha Franklin, “Wonderful” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Aretha Franklin, “Wonderful”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 50 (2022) [📷: Arista, cottonbro studio, Brent Faulkner, Itzel Sandoval, The Musical Hype, Neeraj Nagdeve, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aretha-franklin-so-damn-happy-music-lifts-50-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by the late, great soul icon, Aretha Franklin performing “Wonderful.”
Awesome Songs: December 2022 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: December 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype, Ivan Babydov, KoolShooters, Pexels, Ricardo Pérez-Saravia, Tazz Vaughn, Tima Miroshnichenko]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/awesome-songs-december-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: December 2022 features Lana Del Rey, PNAU x Troye Sivan, Paramore, Saint Levant x PLAYYARD, and SZA among others.
The Chicks, Goodbye Earl | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![The Chicks, “Goodbye Earl”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 23 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/the-chicks-goodbye-earl-controversial-tunes-23-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks.
Patti LaBelle, “Love, Need and Want You” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Patti LaBelle, “Love, Need and Want You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 135 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, LaFace, The Musical Hype, Philadelphia International, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/patti-labelle-love-need-and-want-you-throwback-vibez-135-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 135th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Love, Need and Want You” by Patti LaBelle.
20 Great Songs All About Men! | Playlist 🎧
![20 Great Songs All About Men! [📷: Abhishek PR, Brent Faulkner, Daniel Friday Danzor, Jesus Con S Silbada, Jose Musa, The Musical Hype, Ric Rodrigues, Tazz Vaughn, Wendel Sales, Valiantsin Konan, Yan Krukov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20-great-songs-all-about-men.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
20 Great Songs All About Men! features music from Alice in Chains, Azealia Banks, Billy Joel, Ozzy Osbourne, Taylor Swift & Whitney Houston.
15 Songs Where Private Parts Aren’t So Private | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Where Private Parts Aren’t So Private [📷: Ash via Pexels, Brent Faulkner, Foundry via Pixabay, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/15-songs-where-private-parts-arent-so-private.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Where Private Parts Aren’t So Private features music courtesy of Jazmine Sullivan, Latto, Madonna, Prince, Steel Panther, and Tokeyo.
The New Birth, “Wild Flower” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The New Birth, “Wild Flower”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 134 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, John Alan Sperry, PIRO, LaFace, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/the-new-birth-wild-flower-throwback-vibez-134-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 134th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Wild Flower” by The New Birth.
clide, “INFINITE” | Track Review 🎵
![clide, "INFINITE" [📷: clide]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/clide-infinite-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Berlin singer/songwriter clide serves up an authentic and sincere bop with his beautiful, dedicated, love-centric single, “INFINITE.”
Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” | Track Review 🎵
![Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/norah-jones-logic-fade-away-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Norah Jones and Bobby Hall – aka Logic – make sweet music together on the ‘Norah Jones is Playing Along Podcast ’ version of his hit, “Fade Away.”
Know | 5ive Songs
![Know: 5ive Songs No. 81 (2022) [📷: Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/know-5ive-songs-81-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 81st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word KNOW in some form or fashion.
15 Compelling Songs About WE | Playlist 🎧
![15 Compelling Songs About WE [📷: Andrea Colina, Brent Faulkner, Budgeron Bach, Diana Jefimova, Gerhard G., Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, SHVETS Production, Tima Miroshnichenko, William Fortunato, Yan Krukov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/15-compelling-songs-about-we.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Compelling Songs About WE feature musical selections courtesy of Dua Lipa, The Encanto Cast, Kendrick Lamar, Luke Combs, Nicki Minaj & Queen.
Coi Leray, “Wasted” | Track Review 🎵
![Coi Leray, “Wasted” [📷: Uptown / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/coi-leray-wasted-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper/singer Coi Leray shares her experiences with a romance that just isn’t worth the time or energy on the relatable “Wasted.”