Alice in Chains, Man in the Box | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Alice in Chains, “Man in the Box”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 4 [📷: 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/2021/10/alice-in-chains-man-in-the-box-outlandish-rock-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Man in the Box” performed by Alice in Chains.
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Getting to Know… The Grasping Straws | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The Grasping Straws: Interview No. 216 🎤 [📷: The Grasping Straws, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-the-grasping-straws-interview-216.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 216th interview, The Grasping Straws informs us about their genesis, musical craft, influences, and current + future endeavors.
Cherry 🍒 | 5ive Songs
![Cherry 🍒: 5ive Songs No. 85 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, congerdesign from Pixabay ,The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cherry-5ive-songs-85-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 85th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a CHERRY 🍒 or CHERRIES 🍒🍒 in some form or fashion.
Marsha Ambrosius, 69 | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Marsha Ambrosius, “69”: After Dark No. 25 [📷: 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/marsha-ambrosius-69-after-dark-25-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 25th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “69” by Marsha Ambrosius.
Getting to Know… Void Collapse | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Void Collapse: Interview No. 215 🎤 [📷: Void Collapse, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-void-collapse-interview-215.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 215th interview, Void Collapse fills us in on their background, musical craft, influences and current + future endeavors.
Måneskin, MAMMAMIA | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Måneskin, “MAMMAMIA”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, 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/maneskin-mammamia-outlandish-rock-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “MAMMAMIA” performed by Måneskin.
Star ⭐ | 5ive Songs
![Star ⭐: 5ive Songs No. 84 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/star-5ive-songs-84-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 84th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a STAR ⭐ or STARS ⭐⭐ in some form or fashion.
John Lennon, Imagine | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![John Lennon, “Imagine”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 31 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, EMI, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/john-lennon-imagine-controversial-tunes-31.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 31st edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Imagine” by John Lennon.
Ciara, Ride | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Ciara, “Ride”: After Dark No. 24 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, LaFace, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ciara-ride-after-dark-24-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 24th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Ride” by Ciara.
Culture Club, Karma Chameleon | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Culture Club, “Karma Chameleon”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 3 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/culture-club-karma-chameleon-lgbtq-bopz-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Karma Chameleon” performed by Culture Club.
24kGoldn, Prada | Track Review 🎵
![24kGoldn, “Prada” (Ft. Lil Tecca) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Records Label LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/24kgoldn-prada-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
24kGoldn, assisted by Lil Tecca, ‘ball out’ on “Prada,” a short, sweet, and expectedly shallow melodic rap single.
PinkPantheress, I must apologise | Track Review 🎵
![PinkPantheress, "I must apologise" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Parlophone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pinkpanthress-i-must-apologise.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Viral British pop artist PinkPanthress exhibits potential on “I must apologise,” The fifth single from her debut mixtape to hell with it.
Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Boyz II Men, “End of the Road”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/boyz-ii-men-end-of-the-road-throwback-vibez-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore, recollect and reflect on “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men.
Måneskin, MAMMAMIA | Track Review 🎵
![Måneskin, “MAMMAMIA” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/maneskin-mammamia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Italian rock band Måneskin shine on their raunch, unapologetic single, “MAMMAMIA.” They also, defend themselves, believe it or not.
13 Songs That Explore Mortality… | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Explore Mortality (In Some Form or Fashion) 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Yuri_B]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-songs-that-explore-mortality.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Songs That Explore Mortality (In Some Form or Fashion) features Badflower, Bob Dylan, James Blunt, Jhené Aiko, The Killers & Lil Nas X.
Richard Smallwood, Total Praise | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Richard Smallwood, “Total Praise”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 22 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash, Zomba]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/richard-smallwood-total-praise-sunday-refresh-2021-22.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 22nd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Richard Smallwood and Vision performing, “Total Praise.” [otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”W” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”][/otw_shortcode_dropcap]elcome to Sunday Refresh 🙏, a column that seeks to highlight inspirational songs to uplift the spirit. These…
Kacey Musgraves, star-crossed | Album Review 💿
![Kacey Musgraves, Star-crossed [📷: UMG Recordings, Inc. / MCA Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kacey-musgraves-star-crossed-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves does a fine job executing a divorce album, and continues expanding (or distancing herself from) country.
Gladys Knight vs. Alicia Keys | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Gladys Knight vs. Alicia Keys: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 31 [📷: Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Motown, The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gladys-knight-alicia-keys-head-2-head-31-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 31st edition of Head 2 Head, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Alicia Keys contend for the best rendition of “If I Were Your Woman.”
Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Chrisette Michele, “A Couple of Forevers”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, Motown, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/chrisette-michele-a-couple-of-forevers-throwback-vibez-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “A Couple of Forevers” by Chrisette Michele.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Relax | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Frankie Goes to Hollywood, “Relax”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 30 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, ZTT Records Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/frankie-goes-to-hollywood-relax-controversial-tunes-30.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 30th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Jeremy Zucker, Crusher | Album Review 💿
![Jeremy Zucker, Crusher [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jeremy-zucker-crusher-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
New Jersey pop singer/songwriter Jeremy Zucker delivers the goods on his tight, 12-track sophomore album, Crusher.
Angie Stone, No More Rain (In This Cloud) → Throwback Vibez
![Angie Stone, “No More Rain (In This Cloud)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/angie-stone-no-more-rain-in-this-cloud-throwback-vibez-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on the song “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” by Angie Stone.
15 More Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 2) | Playlist 🎧
![15 More Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 2) 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Israel Palacio, John Alan Sperry, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/15-more-soul-oldies-that-tickle-my-fancy.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧15 More Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy (Vol. 2) features Diana Ross, Grace Jones, James Brown, Shuggie Otis, Sylvester & Whitney Houston.
The Village People, Y.M.C.A. | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Village People, “Y.M.C.A.”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 1 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Island Def Jam Music Group, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/village-people-ymca-lgbtq-bopz-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Y.M.C.A.” performed by The Village People.
Mortality | 5ive Songs
![Mortality: 5ive Songs No. 83 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mortality-5ive-songs-83-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 83rd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with MORTALITY in some form or fashion.
StarBoi3, D**k | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![StarBoi3, “Dick”: After Dark No. 23 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, StarBoi3]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/starboi3-dick-after-dark-23-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 23rd edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Dick” by StarBoi3.
Miley Cyrus, We Can’t Stop | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Miley Cyrus, “We Can’t Stop”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 29 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/miley-cyrus-we-cant-stop-controversial-tunes-29.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 29th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus.