William Bell vs. Bruce Springsteen | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![William Bell vs. Bruce Springsteen: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 48 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Bruce Springsteen, Concord Music Group, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/william-bell-bruce-springsteen-head-2-head-48-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), William Bell and Bruce Springsteen contend for the best rendition of “I Forgot To Be Your Lover.”
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Von Venn, Constant Girl | Track Review 🎵
George James: Von Venn, the alternative music project fronted by Gary Cox, return more vital and more compelling than ever with the release of 'Constant Girl'.
14 Exceptional LGBTQ Songs from 2022 | Playlist 🎧
![14 Exceptional LGBTQ Songs from 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Isi Parente on Unsplash, Mikhail Nilov, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/14-exceptional-lgbtq-songs-from-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
14 Exceptional LGBTQ Songs from 2022 features music courtesy of Dove Cameron, FLETCHER, jaboukie, Omar Apollo, Perfume Genius, and Sam Smith.
The Impressions, “Amen” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
In the 45th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by The Impressions performing the traditional spiritual, “Amen.”
Sometimes | 5ive Songs
![Sometimes: 5ive Songs No. 76 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Polina Zimmerman via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sometimes-5ive-songs-76-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 76th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with Sometimes in some form or fashion.
Wilson Pickett, “Hey Jude” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Wilson Pickett, “Hey Jude”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 124 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wilson-pickett-hey-jude-throwback-gemz-124-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 124th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Hey Jude” by legendary soul musician, Wilson Pickett.
Darcy Louch, {re}defining | Album Review 💿
George James: Hertfordshire-based Darcy Louch, whose new EP, '{re}defining' is now available to stream, has the soulful-pop energy coursing through her veins!
Luke Combs, “The Kind of Love We Make” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Luke Combs, “The Kind of Love We Make”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 91 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/luke-combs-the-kind-of-love-we-make-after-dark-91-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 91st edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “The Kind of Love We Make” by Luke Combs.
Curtis Mayfield, “The Makings of You” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Curtis Mayfield, “The Makings of You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 123 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Warner Strategic Marketing]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/curtis-mayfield-the-makings-of-you-throwback-gemz-123-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 123rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “The Makings of You” by Curtis Mayfield.
Perfume Genius, “Ugly Season” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Perfume Genius, “Ugly Season”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 36 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, Matador, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/perfume-genius-ugly-season-lgbtq-bopz-36-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Ugly Season” performed by Perfume Genius.
13 Lit 🔥 Songs To Lift You Up | Playlist 🎧
![13 Lit 🔥 Songs To Lift You Up [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ashford Marx, HELDER, Ketut Subiyanto, nappy, Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13-lit-songs-to-lift-you-up.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Lit 🔥 Songs To Lift You Up features music courtesy of Beyoncé, Kane Brown, Panic! At The Disco, Lizzo & Whitney Houston.
Boyfriend | 5ive Songs
![Boyfriend: 5ive Songs No. 75 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boyfriend-5ive-songs-75-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 75th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with BOYFRIEND in some form or fashion.
PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” | Track Review 🎵
![PinkPantheress, “Boy’s a liar” [📷: Warner Music UK Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pinkpantheress-boys-a-liar-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress continues to excel on another short but utterly sweet single, “Boy’s a liar.”
Halestorm, “Do Not Disturb” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Halestorm, “Do Not Disturb”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 90 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/halestorm-do-not-disturb-after-dark-90-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Do Not Disturb” by Halestorm.
PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” | Track Review 🎵
![PNAU & Troye Sivan, “You Know What I Need” [📷: etcetc Music Pty Ltd]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pnau-troye-sivan-you-know-what-i-need-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
PNAU and Troye Sivan make a formidable team on their superb pop single, “You Know What I Need.”
Latto, “FTCU” | Track Review 🎵
![Latto, “FTCU” [📷: Streamcut / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/latto-ftcu-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Latto, assisted by fellow female rappers GloRilla and Gangsta Boo, brings the heat on the short but unapologetic banger, “FTCU.”
A$AP Rocky, “Sh*ttin’ Me” | Track Review 🎵
![A$AP Rocky • 🎵 “Shittin’ Me” [📷: A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/asap-rocky-shittin-me-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper A$AP Rocky returns with a brief but utterly potent and unapologetic rap banger with “Sh*ttin’ Me.”
Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” | Track Review 🎵
![Lewis Capaldi, “Pointless” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music GmbH]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/lewis-capaldi-pointless.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Scottish standout Lewis Capaldi shows the utmost dedication to his significant other on his second single from his forthcoming sophomore album, “Pointless.”
Wilson Pickett, “Mustang Sally” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Wilson Pickett, “Mustang Sally”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 121 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/wilson-pickett-mustang-sally-throwback-gemz-122-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 122nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Mustang Sally” by legendary Southern soul artist, Wilson Pickett.
11 Intriguing Snowy Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Intriguing Snowy Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ash, Ron Lach, fontgenerator.com, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11-intringuing-snowy-songs-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Intriguing Snowy Songs features music courtesy of Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Yoko Ono.
Morgan State University Choir, “The Storm Is Passing Over” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Morgan State University Choir, “The Storm Is Passing Over”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 44 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, GIA Publications, Inc., Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/morgan-state-university-choir-the-storm-is-passing-over-music-lifts-44-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Music Lifts, we’re uplifted by Morgan State University Choir performing, “The Storm Is Passing Over,” among others performing the hymn.
Clarence Carter vs. Jerry Reed | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Clarence Carter vs. Jimmy Reed: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 47 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/clarence-carter-jerry-reed-head-2-head-47-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Clarence Carter and Jerry Reed contend for the best rendition of “Patches.”
Solomon Burke, “If You Need Me” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Solomon Burke, “If You Need Me”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 121 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/solomon-burke-if-you-need-me-throwback-gemz-121-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 121st edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “If You Need Me” by the late, great Solomon Burke.
Stevie Wonder, “From the Bottom of My Heart” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Stevie Wonder, “From the Bottom of My Heart”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 43 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stevie-wonder-from-the-bottom-of-my-heart-music-lifts-43-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Stevie Wonder performing, “From the Bottom of My Heart.”
Bill Withers, “Grandma’s Hands” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bill Withers, “Grandma’s Hands”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 120 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bill-withers-grandmas-hands-throwback-gemz-120-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 120th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Grandma’s Hands” by legendary soul artist, Bill Withers.
Thomas Cole, Free Fallin | Track Review 🎵
Guest contributor, George James: The new track 'Free Fallin' exemplifies how Thomas Cole and Nathanael Hall rise to the occasion consistently.
13 Terrific AWAY Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Terrific AWAY Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dương Nhân, Gustavo Fring, Ketut Subiyanto, Michael Burrows, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Olya Kobruseva, Ono Kosuki, Trân Long]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/13-terrific-away-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Terrific Away Songs features music courtesy of Brian McKnight, John Mayer, Miley Cyrus, Omar Apollo & Twenty One Pilots.