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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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Busta Rhymes, Touch It | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 98th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Touch It” performed by Grammy-nominated rapper, Busta Rhymes.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 7, 2025

Funkadelic vs. Mavis Staples | Head 2 Head

In the 43rd edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Funkadelic and Mavis Staples contend for the best rendition of “Can You Get To That.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Dec 6, 2025

Earl Sweatshirt, WELL DONE! | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 97th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “WELL DONE!” performed by Earl Sweatshirt.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Dec 6, 2025

Chappell Roan, Femininomenon | Beaming with Pride

In the 98th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Femininomenon” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Chappell Roan.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 5, 2025

Nelly & Kelly Rowland, Dilemma | Dazzling Duets

In the 27th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Nelly and Kelly Rowland collaborate on the Grammy-winning 2002 gem, “Dilemma.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 5, 2025

TOTO, Rosanna | Throwback Vibez

In the 194th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Rosanna” by Grammy-winning rock band TOTO.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 5, 2025

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