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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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Kandi, Don’t Think I’m Not | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 19th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Don’t Think I’m Not” by Grammy-winning R&B singer, songwriter & reality TV star Kandi.

0 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 12, 2026

The Cure, Just Like Heaven | Throwback Vibez

In the 57th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Just Like Heaven” by the legendary English rock band The Cure.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|May 12, 2026

Charli xcx, Rock Music | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli xcx ‘rocks out’ on her short but utterly sweet and entertaining single, “Rock Music.”

0 Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|May 11, 2026

Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason | Throwback Vibez

In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Give Me One Reason” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|May 11, 2026

13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs | Playlist

13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs features songs by Brandy, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Ruel, and Wilson Pickett.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|May 11, 2026

Voices of Fire & Pharrell Williams, ANGELS | Music Lifts

In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Voices of Fire and Pharrell Williams performing “ANGELS.”

0 Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|May 10, 2026

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