Aaliyah, “Poison” | Track Review 🎵
![Aaliyah (Ft. The Weeknd), "Poison" [📷: Blackground Records 2.0, Brent Faulkner, EMPIRE, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/aaliyah-poison-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.
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Getting to Know… pMad | Interview 🎤
![🎤 Getting to Know… pMad: Interview No. 229 [📷: pMad, Paul Dillon, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/getting-to-know-pmad-interview-229.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 229th interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop on the ‘visionless,’ pandemic-born music project, pMad.
George Michael, “One More Try” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![George Michael, “One More Try”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/george-michael-one-more-try-throwback-vibez-19.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 19th edition of Throwback Vibez (2021), we recollect and reflect on “One More Try” performed by late pop icon, George Michael.
The Game | 5ive Songs
![The Game: 5ive Songs No. 99 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-game-5ive-songs-99-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 99th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with THE GAME in some form or fashion.
Megan Thee Stallion, “Eat It” | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Megan Thee Stallion, “Eat It”: After Dark No. 37 (2021) [📷: 300 Entertainment, 1501 Certified Ent. LLC, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/megan-thee-stallion-eat-it-after-dark-37-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 37th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Eat It” by Megan Thee Stallion.
Marvin Gaye, “I Met a Little Girl” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Marvin Gaye, “I Met a Little Girl”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 18 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/marvin-gaye-i-met-a-little-girl-throwback-vibez-18.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 18th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “I Met a Little Girl” by Marvin Gaye.
Disco People, “It’s Snowing Men” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Disco People, “It’s Snowing Men”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 10 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Essential Media Group, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/disco-people-its-snowing-men-lgbtq-bopz-10.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 10th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight “It’s Snowing Men” performed by Disco People.
15 Songs Filled with Considerable Love | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Filled with Considerable Love 🎧 [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Ba Tik, Brent Faulkner, Dejan Krstevski, Ketut Subiyanto, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Polina Tankilevitch, Yan Krukov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15-songs-filled-with-considerable-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Songs Filled with Considerable Love features Adele, Billy Porter, Queen Naija, Shawn Mendes & Zara Larsson.
Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas | Album Review 💿
![Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas [📷 : Sony Legacy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mariah-carey-merry-christmas-deluxe.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Mariah Carey still lays claim to one of the most popular, crowd-pleasing Christmas albums of all time with 1994’s Merry Christmas.
40 Best Albums of 2021: Year in Review | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 40 Best Albums of 2021 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Melted Stone, Columbia, Darkroom, Interscope, Geffen, Loma Vista, Pixabay, Gerd Altmann]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/40-best-albums-of-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 40 Best Albums of 2021 features awesome albums by Adele, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo & Tyler, The Creator.
Mariah Carey, “Jesus Born on This Day” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Mariah Carey, “Jesus Born on This Day”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 31 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mariah-carey-jesus-born-on-this-day-sunday-refresh-2021-31.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 31st edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Mariah Carey performing, “Jesus Born on This Day.”
Mariah Carey vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Mariah Carey vs. Whitney Houston: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 40 [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mariah-carey-vs-whitney-houston-head-2-head-40.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 40th edition of Head 2 Head, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of “Joy to the World.”
Alicia Keys, KEYS | Album Review 💿
![Alicia Keys, Keys [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/alicia-keys-keys-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alicia Keys surprises with her eighth studio album, KEYS, featuring both sparer originals and remixed, ‘unlocked’ versions of those originals.
15 Must-Hear YOU Songs | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 15 Must-Hear YOU Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/15-must-hear-you-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Must-Hear YOU Songs features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Chris Stapleton, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Marshmello & Marvin Sapp.
You’re Gonna Love These 15 LIKE Songs | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 You’re Gonna Love These 15 LIKE Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nicholas Swatz via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/youre-gonna-love-these-15-like-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
You’re Gonna Love These 15 LIKE Songs features songs courtesy of Adele, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Madonna & Walker Hayes.
You | 5ive Songs
![You: 5ive Songs No. 98 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Designecologist, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Tima Miroshnichenko]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/you-5ive-songs-98-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 98th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with YOU in some form or fashion.
Matt Fishel, “Twinks” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Matt Fishel, “Twinks”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 9 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Young Lust]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/matt-fishel-twinks-lgbtq-bopz-9.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 9th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight “Twinks” performed by British LGBTQ+ pop/rock musician Matt Fishel.
Rick Ross, Richer Than I Ever Been | Album Review 💿
![Rick Ross, Richer Than I Ever Been [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rick-ross-richer-than-ive-ever-been-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper Rick Ross maintains consistency on his enjoyable 11th studio album, Richer Than I Ever Been.
Soul Oldies: Vol. IV | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 Soul Oldies: Vol. IV [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, elifskies, Kool Shooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Victoria Borodinova]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/soul-oldies-vol-iv.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Soul Oldies: Vol. IV features Archie Bell & The Drells, Dorothy Moore, Etta James, Michael Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass & Wild Cherry.
Whitney Houston, “Joy to the World” | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Whitney Houston, “Joy to the World”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 30 (2021) [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/whitney-houston-joy-to-the-world-sunday-refresh-2021-30.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 30th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Whitney Houston performing, “Joy to the World.”
The Temptations vs. The Undisputed Truth | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Temptations vs. The Undisputed Truth: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 39 [📷: Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Motown, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]The Temptations vs. The Undisputed Truth: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 39 [📷: Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Motown, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-temptations-vs-the-undisputed-truth-head-2-head-39.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 39th edition of Head 2 Head, The Temptations and The Undisputed Truth contend for the best rendition of “Smiling Faces Sometimes.”
Madonna, “Like a Prayer” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Madonna, “Like a Prayer”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 17 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sire]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/madonna-like-a-prayer-throwback-vibez-17.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 17th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Like a Prayer” by pop icon, Madonna.
Nine Inch Nails, “Closer” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Nine Inch Nails, “Closer”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 36 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nine-inch-nails-closer-controversial-tunes-36.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 36th edition of Controversial Tunes (2021), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails.
Bandit | 3BOPS
![Bandit: 3BOPS No. 68 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, lilartsy on Pexels, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bandit-3bops-68-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 68th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with a BANDIT in some form or fashion.
Rick Ross, “Little Havana” | Track Review 🎵
![Rick Ross, “Little Havana” (Ft. Willie Falcon & The-Dream)[📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rick-ross-little-havana-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rick Ross ‘does his thing’ on “Little Havana,” assisted by self-proclaimed cocaine king, Willie Falcon and The-Dream.
Schmuck, Stoking The Unrest | Track Review 🎵
![Schmuck, Stoking the Unrest [📷: Quorta Campbell / Effingtasty]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/schmuck-stoking-the-unrest.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Schmuck's latest rock album, 'Stoking The Unrest', propels them ahead. Read the full review here.
Amazing | 5ive Songs
![Amazing: 5ive Songs No. 97 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/amazing-5ive-songs-97-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 97th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word AMAZING in some form or fashion.