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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

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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Artemas, vanish | Spicy Tunez

In the ninth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “vanish” by Artemas.

Columns, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Jan 22, 2026

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Moanin’ | Throwback Vibez

In the 10th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Moanin’” by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jan 22, 2026

Matty M., Hot N Shirtless | Beaming with Pride

In the sixth edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Hot N Shirtless,” the steamy gay dance single by Matty M.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jan 21, 2026

HAAi, Voices (We Live to Celebrate) | Wacky Wednesday

In the third edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Voices (We Live to Celebrate),” performed by HAAi.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jan 21, 2026

Am | 5 Gems

Am: 5 Gems features songs by Ayham, Jennifer Holliday, Lizzo, Megan Maroney, and The Irrepressibles.

5 Gems, Evergreen, LGBTQ, Mini Playlists, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jan 21, 2026

Artemas, before we say goodbye | Spicy Tunez

In the sixth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “before we say goodbye” by Artemas.

Columns, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Jan 20, 2026

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