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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.

~ The Musical Hype ~

Mary J. Blige, Just Fine | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the eighth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Just Fine.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Feb 23, 2025

Joey Valence & Brae, OK | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 16th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “OK” performed by alternative duo Joey Valence & Brae.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Feb 23, 2025

Teddy Pendergrass vs. Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore | Head 2 Head

In the fourth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Teddy Pendergrass and Kenny Lattimore x Chanté Moore contend for the best rendition of “Close The Door.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Feb 22, 2025

Whitechapel, Hymns in Dissonance | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 15th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Hymns in Dissonance” performed by Tennessee death metal band, Whitechapel.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Feb 22, 2025

Hush, 當我們談論愛情 (What We Talk About) | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 16th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “當我們談論愛情” (“What We Talk About”) performed by Hush.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Feb 21, 2025

The Stylistics, Payback is a Dog | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 30th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Payback is a Dog” by the legendary Philly soul collective, The Stylistics.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Feb 21, 2025

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