Whitney Houston vs. Sam Smith | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Whitney Houston vs. Sam Smith: Head 2 Head ️ No. 23 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/whitney-houston-vs-sam-smith-head-2-head-2022-23.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 23rd edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Whitney Houston and Sam Smith contend for the best rendition of “How Will I Know.”
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Buckcherry, “Crazy B*tch” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Buckcherry, “Crazy Bitch”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 10 (2022) [📷: 11-7 Recording Corp., Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/buckcherry-crazy-bitch-outlandish-rock-10-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Crazy B*tch” performed by Buckcherry.
Saucy Santana, “Booty” | Track Review 🎵
![Saucy Santana, “Booty” (Ft. Latto) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/saucy-santana-booty-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Unapologetic gay rapper Saucy Santana enlists rapper Latto for “Booty,” an anthem tailor made for Pride month 2022 and well beyond.
Marilyn Manson, “Cake and Sodomy” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
In the 9th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2022), we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Cake and Sodomy” performed by Marilyn Manson.
Thought | 5ive Songs
![Thought: 5ive Songs No. 30 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Magnus Mueller via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/thought-5ive-songs-30-2022-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 30th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with THOUGHT in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know Exporter | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Exporter: Interview No. 281 [📷: Alfred Derks from Pixabay, Brent Faulkner, Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/getting-to-know-exporter-interview-281-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 281st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from California pop-punk/emo/alt-rock band, Exporter.
Al Green, “Lay It Down” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Al Green, “Lay It Down”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 46 (2022) [📷: Blue Note, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/al-green-lay-it-down-after-dark-46-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the sexy vibes behind, “Lay It Down” by soul icon, Al Green.
Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” | Track Review 🎵
![Pharrell Williams, “Cash in Cash Out” (Ft. 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pharrell-williams-cash-in-cash-out-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pharrell Williams taps fellow Grammy winners 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator for the knocking rap banger, “Cash in Cash Out.”
Joji, “Glimpse of Us” | Track Review 🎵
Versatile Japanese musician Joji delivers one of the year’s most gorgeous songs with his authentic, honest, and relatable ballad, “Glimpse of Us.”
Lizzo, “Grrrls” | Track Review 🎵
Although initially plagued by the controversy of an ableist slur, Lizzo atones for her wrongs & delivers a respectable, female empowerment anthem with “Grrrls.”
Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Krisco Kisses” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Krisco Kisses”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 21 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, ZTT Records Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/frankie-goes-to-hollywood-krisco-kisses-lgbtq-bopz-21-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 21st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Krisco Kisses” performed by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Getting to Know… The 3148s | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The 3148s: Interview No. 280 [📷: The 3148s, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/getting-to-know-the-3148s-interview-280.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 280th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Detroit four-piece rock collective, The 3148s.
Jxckson & Sevenths, “Ready 4 Love? (Sevenths Remix)” | Track Review
![Jxckson & Sevenths, “Ready 4 Love? (Sevenths Remix)” [📷:Jxckson Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jxckson-ready-4-love-sevenths-remix-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Austin-based queer pop artist Jxckson links up with English music producer Sevenths for an incredible remix of his 2020 single “Ready for Love?”
Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 48 (2022) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/whitney-houston-how-will-i-know-throwback-gemz-48-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston.
Lucky Daye, “Feels Like” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Lucky Daye, “Feels Like”: After Dark No. 45 (2022) [: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Keep Cool, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lucky-daye-feels-like-after-dark-45-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Feels Like by Lucky Daye.
Getting to Know… Ambassadors of Eternity | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Ambassadors of Eternity: Interview No. 279 [📷: Ambassadors of Eternity, Anu Tuoriniemi, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/getting-to-know-ambassadors-of-eternity-interview-279.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In our 279th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we are treated to an engaging interview from atmospheric, alternative rock band, Ambassadors of Eternity.
Demi Lovato, “SKIN OF MY TEETH” | Track Review 🎵
![Demi Lovato, "Skin of My Teeth" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/demi-lovato-skin-of-my-teeth-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Demi Lovato transforms into a pop-punk superstar on the brutally honest “SKIN OF MY TEETH,” the promo single from HOLY FVCK.
Osvaldo Supino, “Gold” | Track Review 🎵
![Osvaldo Supino, "Gold" [📷: Osvaldo Supino]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/osvaldo-supino-gold-1-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Independent Italian pop musician Osvaldo Supino returns with his second single of 2022, the uplifting and inspired “Gold.”
Myylo, “Cling On” | Track Review 🎵
![Myylo, "Cling On" [📷: Myylo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/myylo-cling-on-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Myylo, a must-hear LGBTQ+ pop singer/songwriter, delivers another entertaining, surefire bop with “Cling On.”
Lil Baby & Lil Durk, “How It Feels” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Lil Baby & Lil Durk, “How It Feels”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 17 (2022) [📷: Alamo, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Motown, Pexels, Quality Control Music, RODNAE Productions, WoodysMedia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/lil-baby-lil-durk-how-it-feels-rap-bngrz-17-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “How It Feels” performed by Lil Baby & Lil Durk.
Thelma Houston, “Don’t Leave Me This Way” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Thelma Houston, “Don’t Leave Me This Way”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 47 (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/2022/06/thelma-houston-dont-leave-me-this-way-throwback-gemz-47-2022-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston.
Getting to Know… Truth & Tragedy | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Truth & Tragedy: Interview No. 278 [📷: Truth & Tragedy, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/getting-to-know-truth-and-tragedy-interview-278.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In our 278th Q&A, we are treated to an engaging interview from the extremely raw and vulnerable lyrical rock band, Truth & Tragedy.
Joesef, It’s Been a Little Heavy Lately | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Joesef, “It’s Been a Little Heavy Lately”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 20 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, AWAL, Bold Cut, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/joesef-its-been-a-little-heavy-lately-lgbtq-bopz-20-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “It’s Been a Little Heavy Lately” performed by 🎙Joesef.
Miguel, “Quickie” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Miguel, “Quickie”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 44 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Jive, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/miguel-quickie-after-dark-44-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 44th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Quickie” by Miguel.
Jonathan Young, “Hellfire” | COVERS
![Jonathan Young, “Hellfire”: Covers No. 2 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Ivan Oboleninov, Jaymantri, Marcus Aurelius, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Youngster Multimedia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/jonathan-young-hellfire-covers-2-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of COVERS (2022), Jonathan Young delivers a compelling rendition of “Hellfire” from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Panic! At the Disco, “Viva Las Vengeance” | Track Review 🎵
![Panic! At the Disco, "Viva Las Vengeance" [📷: Fueled By Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/panic-at-the-disco-viva-las-vengence-single-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brendon Urie & Panic! At the Disco come back strong with the single, “Viva Las Vengeance,” the title track from their seventh studio album.
Tom Hulce & Tony Jay, “Heaven’s Light / Hellfire” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Tom Hulce & Tony Jay, “Heaven’s Light / Hellfire”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 16 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tom-hulce-tony-jay-hellfire-controversial-tunes-16-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Heaven’s Light / Hellfire” performed by Tom Hulce and Tony Jay.