13 Utterly Celestial Heaven Gems | Playlist 🎧
![13 Utterly Celestial Heaven Gems [📷: Alex Brisbey, Brent Faulkner, Brett Sayles, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/13-utterly-celestial-heaven-gems.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Utterly Celestial Heaven Gems features songs courtesy of Donna Summer, Dyllón Burnside, Florence + The Machine, Lizzo & Sam Smith.
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Luke Bryan, “Country On” | Track Review 🎵
![Luke Bryan, "Country On" [📷: Capitol Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/luke-bryan-country-on-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country superstar Luke Bryan comes from a good place with his single, “Country On.” The problem is that he’s predictable and fails to evolve.
Dermot Kennedy, Dreamer | Track Review 🎵
![Dermot Kennedy, Sonder [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/dermot-kennedy-sonder.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irish singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy delivers an elite record with “Dreamer,” the third single from his sophomore album, Sonder.
Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” | Track Review 🎵
![Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” [📷 : Dirty Hit]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rina-sawayama-catch-me-in-the-air-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rina Sawayama gets personal on “Catch Me in the Air,” the second single from her sophomore album, Hold The Girl.
Bridge 🌉 | 5ive Songs
![Bridge 🌉: 5ive Songs No. 35 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Tae Fuller]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bridge-5ive-songs-35-2022-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with a BRIDGE 🌉 in some form or fashion.
Donna Summer, “Heaven Knows” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Donna Summer, “Heaven Knows”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 56 (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/2022/07/donna-summer-heaven-knows-throwback-gemz-56-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer featuring Brooklyn Dreams.
Fergie, “London Bridge” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Fergie, “London Bridge”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 51 (2022) [📷: A&M, 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/2022/07/fergie-london-bridge-after-dark-2022-51.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “London Bridge” by Fergie.
Getting to Know… Yuval Lavi | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Yuval Lavi: Interview No 288 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Yuval Lavi]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/getting-to-know-yuval-lavi-interview-288.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 288th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from composer, producer, and sound designer, Yuval Lavi.
Yeat, “Rich Minion” | Track Review 🎵
![Yeat, “Rich Minion” [📷: Universal Studios / Back Lot Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/yeat-rich-minion-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Portland rapper Yeat, inspired by The Minions, makes an intriguing, money-centric rap banger, “Rich Minion.”
Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” | Track Review 🎵
![Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” [📷: Musical Freedom, LLC / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tiesto-hot-in-it-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DJ/producer Tiësto and pop standout Charli XCX make a formidable team on the short but hella sweet dance joint, “Hot In It”.
City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) | Track Review 🎵
![City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) [📷: Quality Control Music / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/city-girls-good-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
City Girls, assisted by the one-and-only Usher, bring the heat on the confident, sexed-up, and unapologetic “Good Love.”
Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) | Track Review 🎵
![Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/calvin-harris-new-money-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris enlists Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage for the marvelous “New Money,” the second single from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.
14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs | Playlist 🎧
![14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kampus Production, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/14-enjoyable-and-remarkable-wish-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
14 Enjoyable & Remarkable Wish Songs features songs courtesy of Billie Eilish, Conan Gray, Kehlani, Sophie B. Hawkins & The Temptations.
Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” | Track Review 🎵
![Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” [📷: Brent Faulkner, L-M, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/steve-lacy-bad-habit.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B standout Steve Lacy ‘knocks it out of the park’ on “Bad Habit,” his second single from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights.
Getting to Know… Sunrunner | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…: Interview No. [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sunrunner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/getting-to-know-sunrunner-interview-287.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 287th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we chat it up with Joe Martignetti of heavy metal/ progressive rock band, Sunrunner.
Dionne & Friends, “That’s What Friends Are For” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Dionne & Friends, “That’s What Friends Are For”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 55 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Legacy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/dionne-and-friends-thats-what-friends-are-for-throwback-gemz-55-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 55th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends.
Burn | 5ive Songs
![Burn: 5ive Songs No. 34 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Sebastian Pociecha]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/burn-5ive-songs-34-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 34th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word BURN in some form or fashion.
Brothers Osborne, “Younger Me” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Brothers Osborne, “Younger Me”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 23 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/brothers-osborne-younger-me-lgbtq-bopz-23-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Younger Me” performed by Brothers Osborne.
Drake, “Calling My Name” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Drake, “Calling My Name”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 50 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Eko Agalarov, JJ Whitley, Jonas Wilson, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, OVO, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/drake-calling-my-name-after-dark-2022-50.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty & sexual vibes behind, “Calling My Name” by Drake.
YUNGBLUD, Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today | Track Review 🎵
![YUNGBLUD, "Don't Feel Like Feeling Sad Today" [📷: Locomotion / Geffen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/yungblud-dont-feel-like-feeling-sad-today.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
YUNGBLUD touts positivity on “Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today,” a short but sweet single from his self-titled, third studio album.
Cardi B, “Hot Shit” | Track Review 🎵
![Cardi B, "Hot Shit" [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cardi-b-hot-shit-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B enlists Lil Durk and Kanye West for her 2022 comeback single, simply titled, “Hot Shit.”
Stevie Wonder, “I Wish” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Stevie Wonder, “I Wish”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 54 (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/2022/07/stevie-wonder-i-wish-throwback-gemz-54-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder.
Conan Gray, Superache | Album Review 💿
![Conan Gray, Superache [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/conan-gray-superache-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Conan Gray continues to expand and improve his artistry and craft, shining on his stellar sophomore album, Superache.
Sophie B. Hawkins, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Sophie B. Hawkins, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 22 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sophie-b-hawkins-damn-i-wish-i-was-your-lover-lgbtq-bopz-22-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” performed by Sophie B. Hawkins.
17 Songs Featuring Self-Pleasure Lyrics | Playlist 🎧
![17 Songs Featuring Self-Pleasure Lyrics [📷: The Musical Hype, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/17-songs-featuring-self-pleasure-lyrics-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
17 Songs Featuring Self-Pleasure Lyrics features lyrics from songs by Cannibal Corpse, Jon Bellion, Phoebe Bridgers, Rick Ross, Sam Fender & Sub Urban.
The Temptations, “I Wish It Would Rain” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Temptations, “I Wish It Would Rain”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 53 (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/2022/07/the-temptations-i-wish-it-would-rain-throwback-gemz-53-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptations.
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes vs. Thelma Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes vs. Thelma Houston: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 25 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kool Shooters, Layers, Mario Aranda, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harold-melvin-thelma-houston-head-2-head-25-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2022), Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes + Thelma Houston contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.”