Silk Sonic, An Evening with Silk Sonic | Album Review 💿
![Silk Sonic, An Evening with Silk Sonic [📷: Aftermath Entertainment, Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/silk-sonic-an-evening-with-silk-sonic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Silk Sonic – Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – shine on their short but potent album, An Evening with Silk Sonic.
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Travis Scott, Mafia | Track Review 🎵
![Travis Scott, "Mafia" [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/travis-scott-mafia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott delivers a surefire vibe on “Mafia,” the companion single to “Escape Plan.”
Ed Sheeran, = | Album Review 💿
![Ed Sheeran, = [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ed-sheeran-equals-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran reflects on marriage, fatherhood, and where his life currently stands on the enjoyable =.
Montefalcone, ‘Duvet’ | Track Review 🎵
Is it the incoming festive magic or Montefalcone's 'Duvet' creating that lovely in the air at the moment? Let's go with the second option. Read our review here.
13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧
![13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/13-y-songs-no-rhyme-or-reason.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Y Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features Bad Bunny, Drake, Doja Cat, Sam Smith & The Village People.
Silk Sonic, Smokin Out the Window | Track Review 🎵
![Silk Sonic, “Smokin Out the Window” [📷: Aftermath Entertainment, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/silk-sonic-smokin-out-the-window.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Silk Sonic – Grammy winners Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – knock it out of the park once more with “Smokin Out the Window.”
Post Malone & The Weeknd, One Right Now | Track Review 🎵
![Post Malone & The Weeknd, “One Right Now” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/post-malone-the-weeknd-one-right-now-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Post Malone and The Weeknd make a formidable team on their collaborative single, “One Right Now” where they cry foul about respective exes.
Travis Scott, Escape Plan | Track Review 🎵
![Travis Scott, “Escape Plan” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/travis-scott-escape-plan.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott ‘brings the heat’ on his short but potent banger, “Escape Plan.”
Latto, Soufside | Track Review 🎵
![Latto, "Soufside" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA, Streamcut]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/latto-soufside-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Female rapper Latto brings attitude, grit, and toughness on her short but potent banger, “Soufside.”
15 Compelling Name Songs | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 15 Compelling Name Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, David Garrison, George Pak, Никита Семехин, Johan Toro, Mikael Blomkvist, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Prince, Yazan Khalifeh, Yogendra Singh]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/15-compelling-name-songs-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Compelling Name Songs features Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Rage Against the Machine, Rihanna & Wale.
Mary Mary, Yesterday | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Mary Mary, “Yesterday”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 26 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony BMG Management, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mary-mary-yesterday-sunday-refresh-2021-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by contemporary gospel sister duo Mary Mary performing, “Yesterday.”
Getting to Know… The Foxtails | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The Foxtails: Interview No. 222 🎤 [📷: The Foxtails, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/getting-to-know-the-foxtails-interview-222.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 222nd Q&A, we get the scoop on Southern Cali duo The Foxtails, comprised of best friends Ethan & Kevin.
Dorothy Moore vs. Monica vs. Etta James | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Dorothy Moore vs. Monica vs. Etta James: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 35 [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, The Verve Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/dorothy-moore-monica-etta-james-head-2-head-35.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 35th edition of Head 2 Head, Dorothy Moore, Monica, and Etta James contend for the best rendition of “Misty Blue”.
The Main Ingredient, Let Me Prove My Love to You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Main Ingredient, “Let Me Prove My Love to You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 9 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/the-main-ingredient-let-me-prove-my-love-to-you-throwback-vibez-9.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 9th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Let Me Prove My Love to You” by The Main Ingredient.
Getting to Know… Elektragaaz | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Elektragaaz: Interview No. 221 🎤 [📷: Elektragaaz, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/getting-to-know-elektragaaz-interview-221.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 221st Q&A, we land one of the most distinct, fascinating interviews yet with New York collective, Elektragaaz.
Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Rage Against the Machine, “Killing in the Name”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Sony Music Entertainment, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/rage-against-the-machine-killing-in-the-name-outlandish-rock-7.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Killing in the Name” performed by Rage Against the Machine.
Name | 5ive Songs
![Name: 5ive Songs No. 92 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/name-5ive-songs-92-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 92nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word NAME in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Jeremiah McKinley | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Jeremiah McKinley: Interview No. 220 [📷: Jeremiah McKinley, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/getting-to-know-jeremiah-mckinley-interview-220.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 220th Q&A, Jeremiah Christian provides awesome insight into the band he shares with his brother, Noah, Jeremiah McKinley.
15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vol. 1) | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vo1. 1) [📷: Anete Lusina, Brent Faulkner, Ece AK, Kampus Production, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pavel Danilyuk, Polina Tankilevitch, Toa Heftiba Şinca, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/15-gay-anthems-that-exude-joy-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Gay Anthems That Exude Joy (Vo1. 1) features Asbjørn, Britney Spears, Lil Nas X, Rina Sawayama, Todrick Hall & The Village People.
Fèroce X Just Isaiah, ‘Get To The Money’ | Track Review 🎵
![Fèroce & Just Isaiah, GET TO THE MONEY [📷: L.O.E.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/feroce-just-isaiah-get-to-the-money.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fèroce is back, and this time he teams up with Just Isaiah for 'Get To The Money,' a standout new drill release.
Jennifer Porter, Show Me Your Love | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Porter, Sun Come and Shine Redux [📷: Overton Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jennifer-porter-sun-come-and-shine-redux.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Jennifer Porter is a superb example of a modern blues and roots vocalist who forges her own way while emulating the greats of the past.
Grace Jones, Pull Up to the Bumper | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Grace Jones, “Pull Up to the Bumper”: After Dark No. 32 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/grace-jones-pull-up-to-the-bumper-after-dark-32-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 32nd edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Pull Up to the Bumper” by Grace Jones.
Best | 5ive Songs
![Best: 5ive Songs No. 91 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Pexels, RODNAE Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/best-5ive-songs-91-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 91st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word BEST in some form or fashion.
N.W.A, F**k tha Police | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![N.W.A, “F**k tha Police”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 34 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Priority]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nwa-f-tha-police-controversial-tunes-34.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 34th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “F**k tha Police” by N.W.A.
Zayn, Sweat | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Zayn, “Sweat”: After Dark No. 31 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/zayn-sweat-after-dark-31-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 31st edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty and utterly sexual vibes behind, “Sweat” by Zayn.
The Weather Girls, It’s Raining Men | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![The Weather Girls, “It’s Raining Men”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 7 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, CBS, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/the-weather-girls-its-raining-men-lgbtq-bopz-7.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “It’s Raining Men” performed by The Weather Girls.
Conan Gray, Telepath | Track Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, “Telepath” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/conan-gray-telepath-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Telepathic’ pop standout Conan Gray comes through strong on his slick, relatable love-oriented single, “Telepath.”