Adele vs. Joe | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Adele vs. Joe: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 33 [📷: BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Plaid Takeover LLC, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/adele-joe-head-2-head-33.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 33rd edition of Head 2 Head, Grammy winner Adele and Grammy-nominated artist Joe contend for the best rendition of “Hello.”
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Tom Robinson Band, Glad to Be Gay | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Tom Robinson Band, “Glad to Be Gay”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 5 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Warner Music Group, X5 Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/tom-robinson-band-glad-to-be-gay-lgbtq-bopz-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Glad to Be Gay” performed by Tom Robinson Band.
Pride | 5ive Songs
![Pride: 5ive Songs No. 88 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Bruce mars, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Parlophone, Pixabay, Roc Nation, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pride-5ive-songs-88-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 87th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with PRIDE in some form or fashion.
James Brown, Say It Loud… | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![James Brown, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 32 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/james-brown-say-it-loud-controversial-tunes-32.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 32nd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” by James Brown.
Coldplay, Music of the Spheres | Album Review 💿
![Coldplay, Music of the Spheres [📷: Parlophone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/coldplay-music-of-the-spheres-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning alt-rock band Coldplay return with their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, which yields some winning moments.
13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-songs-where-youre-required-to-leave.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Songs Where You’re Required to Leave features Ben Platt, Hayley Williams, The Kid LAROI, Marshmello & Silk Sonic.
Whitney Houston, All the Man That I Need | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Whitney Houston, “All the Man That I Need”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/whitney-houston-all-the-man-i-need-throwback-vibez-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 6th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “All the Man That I Need” by the iconic Whitney Houston.
Adina Howard, Freak Like Me | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Adina Howard, “Freak Like Me”: After Dark No. 27 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, Elektra, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/adina-howard-freak-like-me-after-dark-27-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 27th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Freak Like Me” by Adina Howard.
Finish | 3BOPS
![Finish: 3BOPS No. 65 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RUN 4 FFWPU via Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/finish-3bops-65-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 65th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word FINISH in some form or fashion.
Nirvana, R*pe Me | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Nirvana, “Rape Me”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, 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/nirvana-rape-me-outlandish-rock-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “R*pe Me” performed by Nirvana.
Simple | 5ive Songs
![Simple: 5ive Songs No. 86 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Jeff Burroughs, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/simple-5ive-songs-86-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 86th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word SIMPLE in some form or fashion.
Pink Sweat$, I Feel Good | Track Review 🎵
![Pink Sweat$, “I Feel Good” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pink-sweats-i-feel-good-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Philly standout Pink Sweat$ (David Bowden) delivers a surefire bop and vibe on the brief but potent single, “I Feel Good.”
Trippie Redd, Finish Line | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Trippie Redd, “Finish Line”: After Dark No. 26 [📷: 10K Projects, 1400 Entertainment, 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/trippie-redd-finish-line-after-dark-26-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Finish Line” by Trippie Redd.
Ryan Beatty, Genesis | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Ryan Beatty, “Genesis”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 4 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ryan-beatty-genesis-lgbtq-bopz-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the LGBTQ bop, “Genesis” performed by Ryan Beatty.
Eric Benét, Spend My Life with You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Eric Benét, “Spend My Life with You”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eric-benet-spend-my-life-with-you-throwback-vibez-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on, “Spend My Life with You” performed by Eric Benét featuring Tamia.
Walker Hayes, U Gurl | Track Review 🎵
![Walker Hayes, “U Gurl” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Monument, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/walker-hayes-u-gurl-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fresh off the success of the ‘Applebee’s song,’ Walker Hayes strikes while the fire is hot on the infectious “U Gurl.”
Stromae, Santé | Track Review 🎵
![Stromae, “Santé” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Monsaert Label, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/stromae-sante-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Belgian musician extraordinaire Stromae makes a brilliant return with single “Santé,” his first new music in eight years.
MXY, ‘Mind, Body & Soul’ | Track Review 🎵
MXY is ushering forth a new age in Asian hip hop with her latest release, 'Mind, Body & Soul'. Read the full review here.
Adele, Easy on Me | Track Review 🎵
![Adele, "Easy on Me" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Melted Stone, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/adele-easy-on-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Adele returns formidably on “Easy on Me,” a personal promo single from her anticipated fourth studio album, 30.
Wayne Dreadski, ‘Da Candyman’ | Track Review 🎵
'Da Candyman' is the newest single to hit the airways from Wayne Dreadski. He stands out from the get-go. Read the review here.
13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ | Playlist 🎧
![13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-intriguing-songs-fixated-on-time.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Intriguing Songs Fixated on Time ⏰ features BJ The Chicago Kid, Brandi Carlile, Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves & SG Lewis.
Doug Williams & Joe Ligon, Living Testimony | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Doug Williams & Joe Ligon, “Living Testimony”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 23 (2021) [📷: Blackberry, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/doug-williams-joe-ligon-living-testimony-sunday-refresh-2021-23.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 23rd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Doug Williams & Joe Ligon performing, “Living Testimony.”
Westlife vs. Ruben Studdard | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Westlife vs. Ruben Studdard: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 32 [📷: BMG Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, J, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/westlife-ruben-studdard-head-2-head-32.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 32nd edition of Head 2 Head, Westlife and Ruben Studdard contend for the best rendition of “Flying Without Wings.”
Getting to Know… Haneke Twins | Interview 🎤
![🎤 Getting to Know… Haneke Twins: Interview No. 217 [📷: Haneke Twins, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-haneka-twins-interview-217.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 217th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop on Swiss band Haneke Twins, formed by two CERN scientists. [otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”“O” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”][/otw_shortcode_dropcap]ne thing we certainly want and try to avoid is to be…
Time ⏰ | 5ive Songs
![Time ⏰: 5ive Songs No. 86 (2021) [📷: A Low Country Sound, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, CMG, Clovis Cheminot, Elektra, Interscope, Lost Kids, Motown, The Musical Hype, N-Less, Oladimeji Ajegbile, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/time-5ive-songs-86-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 86th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with TIME ⏰ in some form or fashion.
15 More Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 3) | Playlist 🎧
![15 More Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 3) 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Israel Palacio, John Alan Sperry, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/15-more-soul-oldies-that-tickle-my-fancy-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 More Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 3) features Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson & Teddy Pendergrass.
69 | 3BOPS
![69: 3BOPS No. 64 (2021) [📷: Alexander Krivitskiy, Brent Faulkner, https://knowyoursins.com/, The Musical Hype, Unsplash, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/69-3bops-64-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 64th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with the number 69.