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.
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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.
Big | 5ive Songs
![Big: 5ive Songs No. 74 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, FUTURE KIIID, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/big-5ive-songs-74-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 74th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with BIG in some form or fashion.
Bobby Womack, “Lookin’ For A Love” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Bobby Womack, “Lookin’ For A Love”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 119 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bobby-womack-lookin-for-a-love-throwback-gemz-119-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 119th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Lookin’ For A Love” by Bobby Womack.
Montell Fish, “Hotel” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Montell Fish, “Hotel”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 89 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, Lord’s Child, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/montell-fish-hotel-after-dark-89-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Hotel” by Montell Fish.
Darin, “Satisfaction” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Darin, “Satisfaction”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 35 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Dex Music AB, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Universal Music AB]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/darin-satisfaction-lgbtq-bopz-35-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Satisfaction” performed by Swedish pop star, Darin.
Awesome Songs: November 2022 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs: November 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Niklas Jeromin, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/awesome-songs-november-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs: November 2022 features music courtesy of BROCKHAMPTON, Cigarettes After Sex, Dove Cameron, Rihanna, and Saint Levant.
Survival | 5ive Songs
![Survival: 5ive Songs No. 73 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro studio, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/survival-5ive-songs-73-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 73rd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with SURVIVAL in some form or fashion.
Ohio Players, “Fopp” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Ohio Players, “Fopp”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 118 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ohio-players-fopp-throwback-gemz-118-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Fopp” by legendary funk/soul collective, Ohio Players.
Tokeyo, “D–k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Tokeyo, “Dick”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 88 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Tokeyo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tokeyo-dick-after-dark-88-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “D--k” by Tokeyo.
Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 117 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jerry-butler-only-the-strong-survive-throwback-gemz-117-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Only the Strong Survive” by Jerry Butler.
AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” | Track Review 🎵
![AJR, “The DJ Is Crying For Help” [📷: AJR Productions LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ajr-the-dj-is-crying-for-help-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative brother trio AJR remains true to self on “The DJ Is Crying For Help” while also bringing a newfound maturity of sorts.
Jung Kook, “Dreamers” | Track Review 🎵
![Jung Kook, “Dreamers” [📷: Katara Studios / 2101 / United Masters LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jung-kook-dreamers-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jung Kook (of BTS) brings a heaping dose of optimism and welcomeness in the single “Dreamers,” from Music from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack.
Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Hunt, “Start Nowhere” [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sam-hunt-start-nowhere-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country standout Sam Hunt delivers an enjoyable, reflective, and totally respectable second single of 2022 with “Start Nowhere.”
Getting to Know… Die Tired | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Die Tired: Interview No. 322 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, Die Tired, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/getting-to-know-die-tired-interview-322.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 322nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Pennsylvania rock band, Die Tired.
11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles | Playlist 🎧
![11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Ambreen Hasan on Unsplash, Ben Sweet on Unsplash, Chaitanya Tvs on Unsplash cottonbro studio via Pexels, Fábio Lucas on Unsplash, Jorge Bermudez on Unsplash, Louis Maniquet on Unsplash, Louis Reed on Unsplash, Robert Bye on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-more-circular-songs-to-keep-you-goin-round-in-circles.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 More Circular Songs to Keep You Goin’ ‘Round in Circles features Billy Preston, Jon Bellion, Lil Ronny, Maren Morris, and Trey Songz.
Rev. James Cleveland, “Peace Be Still” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Rev. James Cleveland, “Peace Be Still”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 42 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Savoy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/james-cleveland-peace-be-still-music-lifts-42-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Rev. James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir performing, “Peace Be Still.”
The Friends of Distinction vs. Isaac Hayes | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Friends of Distinction vs. Isaac Hayes: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 46 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Concord, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/the-friends-of-distinction-isaac-hayes-head-2-head-46-2022-e1759238108923.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Friends of Distinction and Isaac Hayes contend for the best rendition of “Going in Circles.”
ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” | Track Review 🎵
![ALEX EXISTS, “Never Christmas Without You” [📷: Agata Waclawska, The Confidence Emperors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alex-exists-never-christmas-without-you-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bored with traditional Christmas carols? Look no further than “Never Christmas Without You,” a colorful original by Alex Exists that’s sure to tickle your fancy.
Getting to Know… Anchor The Storm | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Anchor The Storm: Interview No. 321 [📷: Anchor The Storm, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/getting-to-know-anchor-the-storm-interview-321.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 321st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Anchor The Storm, formed in Orlando, Florida in 2020.
Cute | 3 or 4 BOPS
![Cute: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 25 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Prince, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cute-3or4bops-25-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select awesome songs that are associated with being CUTE in some form or fashion.
The Other Realm, “All The Cute Boys Are Robots” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![The Other Realm, “All The Cute Boys Are Robots”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 34 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Big Hat Club, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/the-other-real-all-the-cute-boys-are-robots-lgbtq-bopz-34-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “All The Cute Boys Are Robots” performed by The Other Realm.
11 Must-Hear, Ain’t Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Must-Hear, Ain’t Songs [📷: Antonio Prado, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-must-hear-aint-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Must-Hear, Ain’t Songs features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Bill Withers, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, and Jess Glynne.
Circles | 5ive Songs
![Circles: 5ive Songs No. 72 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/circle-5ive-songs-72-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 72nd edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with CIRCLES in some form or fashion.
Prince, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Prince, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 87 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/prince-lets-pretend-were-married-after-dark-87-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 87th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” by Prince.
Getting to Know… Darlin | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Darin: Interview No. 320 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art, Darlin, luis2500gx, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/getting-to-know-darlin-interview-320.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 320th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the retro rock band, Darlin.