Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” | Track Review 🎵
![Joji, “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” [📷: 88rising / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/joji-yukon-interlude.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Joji returns with 🎵 “YUKON (INTERLUDE),” his second single of 2022 from his forthcoming album, SMITHEREENS.
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Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵
![Elton John & Britney Spears, "Hold Me Closer" [📷: Mercury]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/elton-john-britney-spears-hold-me-closer-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.
Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” | Track Review 🎵
![Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Matt Jaffe, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/matt-jaffe-favorite-song-on-repeat-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Favorite Song on Repeat,” a dedicated, utterly sublime love song for the ages.
Omar Apollo, “Pretty Boy” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Omar Apollo, “Pretty Boy”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 27 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/omar-apollo-pretty-boy-lgbtq-bopz-27-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of LGBTQ Bopz (2022), we highlight the song, “Pretty Boy” performed by Omar Apollo.
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/incredible-lgbtq-songs-young-old-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old features, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Charlotte Day Wilson, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar, Myylo & Omar Apollo.
The Clark Sisters, “Center Thy Will” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![The Clark Sisters, “Center Thy Will”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 15 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Curb, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sound of Gospel, Word Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/the-clark-sisters-center-thy-will-lit-music-that-lifts-15-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by iconic gospel collective, The Clark Sisters, performing, “Center Thy Will.”
The Weeknd vs. All Time Low | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Weeknd vs. All Time Low: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 33 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Fueled By Ramen, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Republic, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/the-weeknd-all-time-low-head-2-head-33-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), The Weeknd and All Time Low contend for the best rendition of “Blinding Lights.”
Panic! At The Disco, “All By Yourself” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Panic! At The Disco, “All By Yourself”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Curb, Fueled By Ramen, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Word Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/panic-at-the-disco-all-by-yourself-lit-music-that-lifts-14-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by Panic! At The Disco performing, “All By Yourself.”
Al Green, “I’m a Ram” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Al Green, “I’m a Ram”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 78 (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/2022/08/al-green-im-a-ram-throwback-gemz-78-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I’m a Ram” by soul and gospel icon, Al Green.
11 Songs That Generate Tremendous Heat | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That Generate Tremendous Heat [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/11-songs-that-generate-tremendous-heat-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs That Generate Tremendous Heat features Beyoncé, Glass Animals, The Isley Brothers, Jamiroquai & Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
Lose | 5ive Songs
![Lose: 5ive Songs No. 47 (2022) [📷: Ashford Marx, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Henry Stone Music, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lose-5ive-songs-47-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word LOSE in some form or fashion.
Panic! At the Disco, Viva Las Vengeance | Album Review 💿
![Panic! At The Disco, Viva Las Vengeance [📷: Fueled By Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/panic-at-the-disco-viva-las-vengence-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Panic! At The Disco, led by Brendon Urie, serves up surefire excellence from start to captivating finish on their seventh studio album, Viva Las Vengeance.
Jimmy Wayne, Killing Me Softly | Album Review 💿
Guest contributor, George James: Guy Hale unleashes the 'Killing Me Softly' Soundtrack, recorded by Mike Zito featuring Kid Anderson.
Yung Spinach, “Heat” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Yung Spinach Cumshot, “Heat”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 64 (2022) [📷: Big PP, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/yung-spinach-cumshot-heat-after-dark-2022-64.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 64th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Heat” by Yung Spinach Cumshot.
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 77 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/martha-reeves-and-the-vandellas-throwback-gemz-77-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 77th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
Mr Jayvic, Let Love Lead The Way | Track Review 🎵
Guest Contributor, George James: The new track that Mr Jayvic and Aisha J have released, 'Let Love Lead The Way', is awe-inspiring. Read the full review here.
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 1 [📷: Barcelos_fotos, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/incredible-lgbtq-songs-young-old-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old features, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Kehlani, Oliver Sim, rei brown, Saucy Santana & Steve Lacy.
Blind | 5ive Songs
![Blind: 5ive Songs No. 46 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Eren Li, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/blind-5ive-songs-46-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with being BLIND in some form or fashion.
Jamiroquai, “Canned Heat” | Dance Hitz 🕺 💃 🎶
![Jamiroquai, “Canned Heat”: Dance Hitz 🕺 💃 🎶 No. 5 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, cottonbro, DomPaulrignon, matponjot, NEOSiAM 2021, Niko Twisty, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, William Joseph Gooding Ortiz]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jamiroquai-canned-heat-dance-hitz-5-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Dance Hitz (2022), we totally get down with Jamiroquai performing the danceable, 1999 gem, “Canned Heat.”
Chris Brown, “Heat” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Chris Brown, “Heat”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 63 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/chris-brown-heat-after-dark-2022-63.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 63rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Heat” by Chris Brown featuring Gunna.
Ruel, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF” | Track Review 🎵
![Ruel, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF” [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ruel-you-against-yourself-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
British-Australian musician Ruel continues to build a compelling case as pop’s next big thing with his second single of 2022, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF.”
BLACKPINK, “Pink Venom” | Track Review 🎵
![BLACKPINK, “Pink Venom” [📷: YG Entertainment / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/blackpink-pink-venom-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK return with plenty of attitude, and lots of musical ideas and shifts on their ear catching single, “Pink Venom.”
Getting to Know… Novacrow | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Novacrow: Interview No. 298 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Novacrow]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/getting-to-know-novacrow-interview-298.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 298th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Liverpool, alternative metal band, Novacrow.
The Isley Brothers, “The Heat is On” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Isley Brothers, “The Heat is On, Pts. 1 & 2”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 76 (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/2022/08/the-isley-brothers-the-heat-is-on-throwback-gemz-76-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 76th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “The Heat is On, Pts. 1 & 2” by The Isley Brothers.
12 Totally Intriguing, ONLY Songs | Playlist 🎧
![12 Totally Intriguing ONLY Songs [📷 :Brent Faulkner, Meruyert Gonullu, The Musical Hype, Peassa, Pexels, Tomas Toledo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/12-totally-intriguing-only-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
12 Totally Intriguing, ONLY Songs features Adele, Joshua Bassett, The National, Nicki Minaj & Patti LaBelle.
GMWA Women of Worship, “Order My Steps” | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![GMWA Women of Worship, “Order My Steps”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 13 (2022) [📷: Aleho International Music, Arek Socha, Benjamin Balazs, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Ketut Subiyanto, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gmwa-women-of-worship-order-my-steps-lit-music-that-lifts-13-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by GMWA Women of Worship performing, “Order My Steps.”
Etta James, “I’d Rather Go Blind” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Etta James, “I’d Rather Go Blind”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 75 (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/2022/08/etta-james-id-rather-go-blind-throwback-gemz-75-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James.