Benjamin, Badabim (My Kind of Terapiaa) → Beaming with Pride
![Benjamin, Badabim (My Kind of Terapiaa): Beaming with Pride No. 43 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Finland; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/benjamin-badabim-my-kind-of-terapiaa-beaming-with-pride-43-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Badabim (My Kind of Terapiaa)” performed by Finnish pop musician Benjamin.
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Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME | Album Review
![Joaicon, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME [📷: Inbless Group LLC / 1844]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/joaicon-the-party-didnt-fix-me.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dominican singer-songwriter Joaicon delivers a succinct, enjoyable, and well-rounded debut album with THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME.
RAYE & Al Green, Goodbye Henry. | Dazzling Duets
![RAYE & Al Green, Goodbye Henry.: Dazzling Duets No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RAYE / Human Re Sources; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/raye-al-green-goodbye-henry-dazzling-duets-22-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), British singer-songwriter RAYE and gospel and soul legend Al Green collaborate on “Goodbye Henry.”
Paul Le Rocq, Rock to the Top | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buenos Aires musician Paul Le Rocq shares his contagious song "Rock to the Top."
Striking Bops from May 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from May 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/striking-bops-from-may-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from May 2026 features songs by Diljit Dosanjh, Durand Bernarr, Joyce Wrice, Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Wyatt Flores.
Grant Brett, Games We Play | Spicy Tunez
In the 43rd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Games We Play” by Grant Brett.
Lizzo, HOES | Song Review
![Lizzo, HOES [📷: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lizzo-hoes.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winner Lizzo taps outlandish St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red for the short, utterly wild rap single, “HOES” from Scary Movie.
Charli xcx, SS26 | Song Review
![Charli xcx, SS26 [📷: Charli XCX, Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/charli-xcx-ss26.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX delivers a catchy but reflective and thought-provoking pop/rock single in “SS26.”
Neil Sedaka, Oh! Carol | Throwback Vibez
![Neil Sedaka, Oh! Carol: Throwback Vibez No. 64 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/neil-sedaka-oh-carol-throwback-vibez-64-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 64th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Oh! Carol” by the legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka.
Mad Tsai, DIET | Beaming with Pride
![Mad Tsai, DIET: Beaming with Pride No. 42 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Mad Tsai / Rebellion Records; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mad-tsai-diet-beaming-with-pride-42-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “DIET” performed by the ever-intriguing bisexual pop musician Mad Tsai.
Lola Young, From Down Here | Song Review
![Lola Young, From Down Here [📷: Day One Music Limited / Universal Music Operations Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lola-young-from-down-here.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning South East London singer-songwriter Lola Young shines on her authentic, introspective single, “From Down Here.”
Olivia Rodrigo, the cure | Song Review
![Olivia Rodrigo, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love [📷: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/olivia-rodrigo-you-seem-pretty-sad-for-a-girl-so-in-love.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo delivers another bop in “the cure” ahead of her third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
BabyChiefDoit, Game Six | Song Review
![BabyChiefDoit, Game Six [📷: Artist Partner Group, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/babychiefdoit-game-six.jpeg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Teenage Chicago rapper BabyChiefDoit brings the heat with a compelling cadence and flow throughout the surefire, hard-hitting rap banger “Game Six.”
Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy | Wacky Wednesday
![Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy: Wacky Wednesday No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beartooth Band, LLC / Fearless Records; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/beartooth-pure-ecstasy-wacky-wednesday-21-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Pure Ecstasy,” performed by the rock band Beartooth.
15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs | Playlist
![15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Chilán Malavé from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/15-incredibly-irresistible-i-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs features songs by Artemas, Bruno Mars, Hector Lopez, Michael Bolton, Simon & Garfunkel, and Tyler, The Creator.
Cassidi, shirtless | Spicy Tunez
![Cassidi, shirtless: Spicy Tunez No. 42 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Independent; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cassidi-shirtless-spicy-tunes-42-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “shirtless” by Cassidi.
Kevin Lyttle, Turn Me On | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Kevin Lyttle, Turn Me On: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kevin-lyttle-turn-me-on-one-hit-wonderful-21-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Turn Me On” by Vincentian soca artist Kevin Lyttle.
Valerie Simpson, I Believe I’m Gonna Take This Ride | Throwback Vibez
![Valerie Simpson, I Believe I’m Gonna Take This Ride: Throwback Vibez No. 63 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/valerie-simpson-i-believe-im-gonna-take-this-ride-throwback-vibez-63-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 63rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “I Believe I’m Gonna Take This Ride” by Valerie Simpson.
Lisa Marie Simmons, Notespeak (In a Word) | Album Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NoteSpeak (In a Word): Lisa Marie Simmons and Marco Cremaschini build Something Worth Your Time.
Johnny Paycheck, Take This Job and Shove It | Throwback Vibez
![Johnny Paycheck, Take This Job and Shove It: Throwback Vibez No. 62 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/johnny-paycheck-take-this-job-and-shove-it-throwback-vibez-62-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 62nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Take This Job and Shove It” by outlaw country artist Johnny Paycheck.
11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church | Playlist
![11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Korede Adenola from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Miyoko Goto from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11-church-related-songs-not-intended-for-church.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church features songs by Jonah Kagen, JORDY, Kyle Alessandro, Lady Gaga, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
Petra Kaye, Oh It Is Jesus (Live) | Music Lifts
![Petra Kaye, Oh It Is Jesus (Live): Music Lifts No. 20 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Danx440 Entertainment; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/petra-kaye-oh-it-is-jesus-music-lifts-20-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by gospel singer Petra Kaye performing, “Oh It Is Jesus (Live).”
Clipse, So Be It | Bangerz N Bopz
![Clipse, So Be It: Bangerz N Bopz No. 42 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clipse / Roc Nation Distribution; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/clipse-so-be-it-bangerz-n-bopz-42-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “So Be It” performed by the Grammy-winning rap brother duo Clipse.
Meridian Dan, German Whip | Bangerz N Bopz
![Meridian Dan, German Whip: Bangerz N Bopz No. 41 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PMR Records / Virgin EMI; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/meridian-dan-german-whip-bangerz-n-bopz-41-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “German Whip” performed by Meridian Dan featuring Big H and Jme.
Erika Vikman, Adam & Steve | Beaming with Pride
![Erika Vikman, Adam & Steve: Beaming with Pride No. 41 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Finland; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/erika-vikman-adam-steve-beaming-with-pride-41-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Adam & Steve” performed by Finnish pop singer-songwriter Erika Vikman.
Yung Gravy & bbno$, Whip A Tesla | Dazzling Duets
![Yung Gravy & bbno$, Whip A Tesla: Dazzling Duets No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Republic Records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yung-gravy-bbno-whip-a-tesla-dazzling-duets-21-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), entertaining, goofball rappers Yung Gravy and bbno$ collaborate on “Whip A Tesla.”
13 Notable, Nutty, Nut Songs | Playlist
![13 Notable, Nutty, Nut Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brandon Lara, Rajani33 from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/13-notable-nutty-nut-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Notable, Nutty, Nut Songs features songs by Alice in Chains, Future, GloRilla, Lil Toe, Nick Lowe, and RM.