The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The O’Jays vs. Chrisette Michele: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 21 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Layers, Motown, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-ojays-vs-chrisette-michele-head-2-head-2022-21.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2022), another ‘apples and oranges’ edition, The O’Jays and Chrisette Michele contend for best song.
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Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Gerald Levert, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 39 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, Elektra, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/gerald-levert-u-got-that-love-after-dark-39-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “U Got That Love (Call It a Night)” by Gerald Levert.
Harry Styles, Harry’s House | Album Review 💿
![Harry Styles, Harry's House [📷 : Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harry-styles-harrys-house-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Harry Styles delivers a well-rounded third studio album in Harry’s House, successfully contrasting his previous two LPs.
Usher, “Lil Freak” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Usher, “Lil Freak”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 38 (2022) [📷: 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/2022/10/usher-lil-freak-after-dark-38-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Lil Freak” by Usher.
The O’Jays, “Stairway to Heaven” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The O’Jays, “Stairway to Heaven”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 44 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-ojays-stairway-to-heaven-throwback-gemz-44-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Stairway to Heaven” by iconic soul collective, The O’Jays.
Son.Person, “Loved U More” | Track Review 🎵
![Son.Person, “Loved U More” [📷: Notoriety Music Group, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/son-person-loved-u-more-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
17-year-old Memphis artist Son.Person exhibits ample potential in his plight of love-fueled pop single, “Loved U More.”
John Legend, “Dope” (Ft. JID) | Track Review 🎵
![John Legend, "Dope" (Ft. JID) [📷: John Legend Music, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/john-legend-dope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
She’s “Dope” according to award-winning R&B singer/songwriter John Legend, who collaborates with rapper JID on this breezy, poppy joint.
Conan Gray, “Yours” | Track Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, "Yours" [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/conan-gray-yours.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The unrequited love that pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray experiences in “Yours” is relatable, sweet, sweet music to our ears.
Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Smokey Robinson, “Quiet Storm”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 43 (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/smokey-robinson-quiet-storm-throwback-gemz-43-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Quiet Storm” by Smokey Robinson.
Tauren Wells, “Hills and Valleys” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Tauren Wells, “Hills and Valleys”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 20 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Provident Label Group, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tauren-wells-hills-and-valleys-sunday-refresh-20-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Tauren Wells performing, “Hills and Valleys (The Valleys Version).”
Choir of Young Believers vs. Kid Cudi | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Choir of Young Believers vs. Kid Cudi: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 20 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Ghostly International, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, RODNAE Productions, Tiger Spring, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/choir-of-young-believers-kid-cudi-head-2-head-2022-20.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), an ‘apples and oranges’ version, Choir of Young Believers & Kid Cudi contend for the best song.
Getting to Know… sufferplenty | Interview 🎤
![🎤 Getting to Know… sufferplenty: Interview No. 272 [📷 : sufferplenty, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, No-longer-here, OpenClipart-Vectors]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/getting-to-know-sufferplenty-interview-272.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In our 272nd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop from the intriguing Maryland emo rapper, sufferplenty.
Jxckson, Loverboy | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Jxckson, “Loverboy”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 18 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Jxckson Music, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jxckson-loverboy-lgbtq-bopz-18-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 18th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Loverboy” performed by Jxckson.
Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist | Playlist 🎧
![Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kindel Media via Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bad-bad-parents-the-playlist.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bad, Bad Parents: The Playlist features songs courtesy of DMX, Eminem, Kelly Clarkson, The Temptations & YUNGBLUD.
Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers | Album Review 💿
![Kendrick Lamar, Big Morale & The Big Steppers [📷 : Aftermath / Interscope / pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-the-big-steppers-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kendrick Lamar brings the heat on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, an ambitious, complex, and ultimately, truly rewarding album.
Mary J. Blige, “He Think I Don’t Know” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Mary J. Blige, “He Think I Don’t Know”: Throwbacxk Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 42 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mary-j-blige-he-think-i-dont-know-throwback-gemz-42-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 42nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “He Think I Don’t Know” by Mary J. Blige.
My Chemical Romance, “The Foundations of Decay” | Track Review 🎵
![My Chemical Romance, “The Foundations of Decay” [📷:Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/my-chemical-romance-the-foundations-of-decay-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Though imperfect, it is great to hear My Chemical Romance back with their first single in eight years, “The Foundations of Decay.”
The Isley Brothers, “Body Kiss” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![The Isley Brothers, “Body Kiss”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 37 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, SKG Music L.L.C., Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/the-isley-brothers-body-kiss-after-dark-37-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Body Kiss” by The Isley Brothers.
Post Malone & Roddy Ricch, “Cooped Up” | Track Review 🎵
![Post Malone & Roddy Ricch, “Cooped Up” [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/post-malone-cooped-up.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Post Malone enlists Roddy Ricch for the enjoyable though not groundbreaking “Cooped Up,” which appears on Malone’s fourth studio album.
Måneskin, “SUPERMODEL” | Track Review 🎵
![Måneskin, “SUPERMODEL” [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/maneskin-supermodel-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Italian pop/rock collective Måneskin deliver their first single of 2022, the short but sweet and totally entertaining, “SUPERMODEL.”
Marion Williams, “Blessed Assurance” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Marion Williams, “Blessed Assurance – Live in Philadelphia”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 19 (2022) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/marion-williams-blessed-assurance-sunday-refresh-19-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Marion Williams performing, “Blessed Assurance – Live in Philadelphia.”
Jack Harlow, Come Home the Kids Miss You | Album Review 💿
![Jack Harlow, Come Home the Kids Miss You [📷: Generation Now / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jack-harlow-come-home-the-kids-miss-you-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite an exorbitant amount of hype behind him, Jack Harlow delivers a lukewarm effort (at best) on his sophomore LP, Come Home the Kids Miss You.
The Chi-Lites vs. MC Hammer | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Chi-Lites vs. MC Hammer: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 19 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Brunswick Record Corp., Capitol, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/the-chi-lites-vs-mc-hammer-head-2-head-2022-19.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), The Chi-Lites and MC Hammer contend for the best rendition of “Have You Seen Her.”
Four Great Music Themed Video Games You Might Have Missed
Titles such as Guitar Hero were wildly popular a decade or two ago, but these are four music-themed games you might have missed.
10 Commandment Songs: A Few Kept, Most Broken | Playlist 🎧
![10 Commandment Songs: A Few Kept, Most Broken [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/10-commandment-songs-a-few-kept-most-broken-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
10 Commandment Songs: A Few Kept, Most Broken features music courtesy of Adele, Behemoth, Omar Apollo, Taylor Swift & The Winstons among others.
Rammstein, “Bück dich” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Rammstein, “Bück dich”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, TheDigitalArtist, inna mikitas, Isabela Catão, Jonathan Nenemann, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn, Vertigo, Victoria Borodinova, zzzvector]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rammstein-buch-dich-controversial-songs-14-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Bück dich” by Rammstein.
Kendrick Lamar, “The Heart Part 5” | Track Review 🎵
![Kendrick Lamar, "The Heart Part 5" [📷 : Aftermath / Interscope / pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/kendrick-lamar-the-heart-part-5-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a 5-year hiatus, Kendrick Lamar returns compellingly with “The Heart Part 5,” which arrives in advance of his 5th studio album.