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.
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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.”
Alicia Keys, Best of Me | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Best of Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/alicia-keys-best-of-me-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys continues to chase a vibe on singles “Best of Me (Originals)” and “Best of Me (Unlocked).”
Teddy Pendergrass, Turn Off the Lights | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Teddy Pendergrass, “Turn Off the Lights”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/teddy-pendergrass-turn-off-the-lights-throwback-vibez-8.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 8th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Turn Off the Lights” by late soul artist, Teddy Pendergrass.
11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up [📷: Brent Faulkner, Miguel Á. Padriñán, The Musical Hype, Rachel Claire]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/11-songs-you-must-surely-turn-up.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 11 Songs You Surely Must Turn Up features Adele, Cher, DJ Snake + Lil Jon, Janelle Monáe & Metallica.
Shirley Caesar, He’ll Do It Again | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Shirley Caesar, “He’ll Do It Again”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 25 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Word Entertainment, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shirley-caesar-hell-do-it-again-sunday-refresh-2021-25.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 25th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by gospel legend Pastor Shirley Caesar performing, “He’ll Do It Again.”
Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Designecologist, A Koolshooter, lilartsy, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dont-be-too-scared-of-these-13-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Don’t Be Too Scared of These 13 Songs features ICE NINE KILLS, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd & Whitechapel.
Metallica vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Metallica vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 34 [📷: Blackened Recordings Inc., Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Mercury, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/metallica-vs-miley-cyrus-head-2-head-34.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 34th edition of Head 2 Head, Metallica and Miley Cyrus contend for the best rendition of “Nothing Else Matters.”
Getting to Know… Baytrees | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Baytrees: Interview No. 219 🎤 [📷: Baytrees, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-baytrees-interview-219.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 219th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop on the Brixton four-piece band, Baytrees.
Starland Vocal Band, Afternoon Delight | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Starland Vocal Band, “Afternoon Delight”: After Dark No. 30 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/starland-vocal-band-afternoon-delight-after-dark-30-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 30th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band.
Getting to Know… Roy Niv | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Roy Niv: Interview No. 218 🎤 [📷: Roy Niv, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-roy-niv-interview-218.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 218th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop from actor/musician Roy Niv, who fills us in on current & future musical endeavors.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2021 | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2021 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Kelsie Cabeceiras, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/awesome-songs-october-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: October 2021 features Adele, Asbjørn, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Måneskin & Stromae.
Franz Ferdinand, Michael | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Franz Ferdinand, “Michael”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 6 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Domino, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/franz-ferdinand-michael-lgbtq-bopz-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Michael” performed by Franz Ferdinand.
Quavo, Strub Tha Ground | Track Review 🎵
![Quavo, “Strub Tha Ground” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Motown, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Quality Control Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/quavo-strub-tha-ground-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Quavo (of Migos) enlists Yung Miami (of City Girls) for the entertaining, flex-heavy trap banger, “Strub Tha Ground.”
Flame 🔥 | 5ive Songs
![Flame 🔥: 5ive Songs No. 90 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Max Saeling, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/flame-5ive-songs-90-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 90th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a FLAME 🔥 or FLAMES 🔥 🔥 in some form or fashion.
Madonna, Justify My Love | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Madonna, “Justify My Love”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 33 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/madonna-justify-my-love-controversial-tunes-33.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 33rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Justify My Love” by Madonna.
Spectral Display, ‘You’re My Religion’ | Track Review 🎵
Spectral Display Find New Energy With 'You're My Religion'. Read the full review here.
Chris Brown, Wobble Up | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Chris Brown, “Wobble Up”: After Dark No. 29 [📷: 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/2021/10/chris-brown-wobble-up-after-dark-29-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 29th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Wobble Up” by Chris Brown.
13 Marvelous Human Songs | Playlist 🎧
![🎧 13 Marvelous Human Songs [📷: Art Hauntington, Brent Faulkner, Meysam Jarahkar, The Musical Hype, Omid Armin, Sinitta Leunen, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-marvelous-human-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Marvelous Human Songs features Asbjørn, Cody Johnson, Coldplay, Lecrae & Michael Jackson.
Witch | 5ive Songs
![Witch: 5ive Songs No. 89 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Pexels, Thirdman]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/witch-5ive-songs-89-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 89th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a WITCH or WITCHES in some form or fashion.
Tank, When We | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Tank, “When We”: After Dark No. 28 [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tank-when-we-after-dark-28-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 28th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “When We” by Tank.
Whitechapel, When a Demon Defiles a Witch | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Whitechapel, “When a Demon Defiles a Witch”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/whitechapel-when-a-demon-defiles-a-witch-outlandish-rock-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “When a Demon Defiles a Witch” by Whitechapel.
Pink Sweat$, Nothing Feels Better | Track Review 🎵
![Pink Sweat$, "Nothing Feels Better" [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pink-sweats-nothing-feels-better-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B musician Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) ‘kills it’ once more on his latest, vibe-laden single, “Nothing Feel Better.”
Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd, Moth to a Flame | Track Review 🎵
![Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd, "Moth to a Flame" [📷: SSA Recording LLP / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swedish-house-mafia-the-weeknd-moth-to-a-flame-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd make a formidable team on the irresistibly catchy, minor-key dance single, “Moth to a Flame.”
Khalid, Present | Track Review 🎵
![Khalid, "Present" [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/khalid-present-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid releases a pleasant, respectable single with “Present,” but fails to ascend to the next level.
Michael Jackson, Human Nature | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael Jackson, “Human Nature”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, MJJ Productions Inc., The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/michael-jackson-human-nature-throwback-vibez-7.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson.