THEY | 3 or 4 BOPS
![THEY: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 5 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, SHVETS production from Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/they-3-or-4-bops.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of 3 or 4 BOPS (2022), we select awesome songs that are associated with THEY in some form or fashion.
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Jazmine Sullivan, “BPW” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Jazmine Sullivan, “BPW”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/jazmine-sullivan-bpw-after-dark-14-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 14th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “BPW” by Jazmine Sullivan.
Paul Anka, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Paul Anka, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 14 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/paul-anka-put-your-head-on-my-shoulder-throwback-gemz-14-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka.
Omar Apollo, “Invincible” | Track Review 🎵
![Omar, "Invincible" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/omar-apollo-invincible.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Omar Apollo is the gift that keeps giving. He shines on “Invincible,” a single from his debut album, Ivory, featuring Daniel Caesar.
ODESZA, “The Last Goodbye” | Track Review 🎵
![ODESZA, "The Last Goodbye" (Ft. Betty LaVette) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Foreign Family Collective, The Musical Hype, Ninja Tune, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/odesza-the-last-goodbye-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Seattle electronic duo ODESZA returns with a superb, six-minute single, “The Last Goodbye” which samples a Betty LaVette gem.
Ed Sheeran, “The Joker and the Queen” | Track Review 🎵
![Ed Sheeran, “The Joker and the Queen” (Ft. Taylor Swift) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ed-sheeran-taylor-swift-the-joker-and-the-queen-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winner, Ed Sheeran, taps fellow Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, for a gorgeous remix of “The Joker and the Queen.”
Kim Petras, Slut Pop | Album Review 💿
![Kim Petras, Slut Pop (EP) [📷: Amigo / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kim-petras-slut-pop-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Slut Pop isn’t a deep or profound EP from Kim Petras, but there’s no shortage of naughty, sexed-up fun.
Kim Petras, “They Wanna F#¢k” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Kim Petras, “They Wanna F#¢k”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 13 (2022) [📷: Amigo, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kim-petras-they-wanna-fuck-after-dark-13-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 13th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “They Wanna F#¢k” by Kim Petras.
Saweetie, “Closer” | Track Review 🎵
![Saweetie, "Closer" (Ft. H.E.R.) [📷: Brent Faulkner, ICY, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/saweetie-closer-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Saweetie taps H.E.R. for the assist on “Closer,” a groovy, melodic/pop-oriented rap single set to appear on her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music.
Nicki Minaj, “Bussin” | Track Review 🎵
![Nicki Minaj, “Bussin” (Ft. Lil Baby) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nicki-minaj-bussin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Nicki Minaj, once more assisted by Lil Baby, brings ample attitude and energy to the short but potent single, “Bussin.”
Pusha T, “Diet Coke” | Track Review 🎵
![Pusha T, “Diet Coke” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Getting Out Our Dreams, Inc., The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pusha-t-diet-coke-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
As always, Grammy-nominated rapper Pusha T brings the heat on “Diet Coke,” set to appear on his 2022 album, It’s Not Dry Yet.
Kim Petras, “Throat Goat” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Kim Petras, “Throat Goat”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 8 (2022) [📷: Amigo, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kim-petras-throat-goat-lgbtq-bopz-2022-8.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 8th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Throat Goat” performed by Kim Petras.
13 More Songs Filled with Considerable Love 💘 | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 13 More Songs Filled with Considerable Love [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Brent Faulkner, Igor Korzh, Ketut Subiyanto, Leonardo Aleixo Pires, Misha Earle, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Ron Lach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/13-more-songs-filled-with-considerable-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 More Songs Filled with Considerable Love 💘 features Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Mitski, Summer Walker & The Weeknd.
Marvin Winans, “Jesus Saves” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Marvin Winans and The Perfected Praise Choir, “Jesus Saves”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 6 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sparrow, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/marvin-winans-jesus-saves-sunday-refresh-6-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Sunday Refresh 🙏 (2022), we’re uplifted by Marvin Winans and The Perfected Praise Choir performing, “Jesus Saves.”
Leonard Cohen vs. Jeff Buckley | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Leonard Cohen vs. Jeff Buckley: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 6 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Layers, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RODNAE Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/leonard-cohen-vs-jeff-buckley-head-2-head-2022-6.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley contend for the best rendition of “Hallelujah.”
Mary J. Blige, “On Top” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Mary J. Blige, “On Top”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 8 (2022) [📷: 300 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Mary Jane Productions Inc., The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, WoodysMedia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mary-j-blige-on-top-rap-bngrz-8-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 8th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “On Top” performed by Mary J. Blige featuring Fivio Foreign.
Selena Gomez, “Good for You” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Selena Gomez, “Good for You”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 12 (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/2022/02/selena-gomez-good-for-you-after-dark-2022-12.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 12th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Good for You” by Selena Gomez.
Tammy Wynette, “Stand by Your Man” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Tammy Wynette, “Stand by Your Man”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 9 (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/2022/02/tammy-wynette-stand-by-your-man-controversial-songs-2022-9.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 9th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette.
13 Totally Ear Catching WHAT Songs | Playlist 🎧
🎧 13 Totally Ear Catching WHAT Songs features Drake, Gwen Stefani, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X & Louis Armstrong.
Isaac Hayes, “Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Isaac Hayes, “Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Concord Music Group, cotton bro, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/isaac-hayes-hyperbolic-throwback-gemz-2022-13.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic” by Isaac Hayes.
Can’t | 5ive Songs
![Can’t: 5ive Songs No. 6 (2022) [📷: Arista, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Epic, Interscope, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cant-5ive-songs-6-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word CAN’T in some form or fashion.
ROSALÍA, “SAOKO” | Track Review 🎵
![ROSALÍA, “SAOKO” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rosalia-saoko-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Latin pop musician ROSALÍA drops another surefire bop with her first single from 2022, “SAOKO.”
Miguel, “Arch & Point” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Miguel, “Arch & Point”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 11 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Darkmoon_Art, JJ Whitley, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, Luan Queiros, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Tazz Vaughn]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/miguel-arch-point-after-dark-2022-11.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 11th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Arch & Point” by Miguel.
Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW, “emo girl” | Track Review 🎵
![Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW, “emo girl” [📷: Bad Boy, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/machine-gun-kelly-emo-girl.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Machine Gun Kelly & WILLOW join forces on “emo girl,” a pop-punk track with a dumb chorus and no shortage of predictable, emo clichés.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Black Summer” | Track Review 🎵
![Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Black Summer” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/red-hot-chili-peppers-black-summer-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ecology is on the minds of Red Hot Chili Peppers, who return with their first new single, “Black Summer,” in nearly six years.
Tate McRae, “she’s all I wanna be” | Track Review 🎵
![Tate McRae, “she’s all I wanna be” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tate-mcrae-shes-all-i-wanna-be-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Tate McRae makes Gen-Z’s (and everybody else’s) ears perk up with her fun and relatable pop/rock bop, “she’s all I wanna be.”
Sofi Tukker, “Original Sin” | Track Review 🎵
![Sofi Tukker, “Original Sin” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Ultra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sofi-tukker-original-sin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld & Tucker Halpern) drop a truly sinful single, “Original Sin,” in advance of their sophomore album, WET TENNIS.