Black Sabbath, God is Dead? | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Black Sabbath, “God is Dead?”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Paul Brennan on Pixabay, Pexels, Sebastian Ervi, SHVETS production, Universal International Music BV, Vinícius Caricatte]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/black-sabbath-god-is-dead-outlandish-rock-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “God is Dead?” performed by Black Sabbath.
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Queer Joy 🏳️🌈 | 5ive Songs
![Queer Joy: 5ive Songs No. 82 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Ece AK, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Sharon McCutcheon]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/queer-joy-5ive-songs-82-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 82nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with QUEER JOY 🏳️🌈 in some form or fashion.
Lil Nas X, Scoop | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Lil Nas X, “Scoop”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 1 [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/lil-nas-x-scoop-lgbtq-bopz-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 1st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “That’s What I Want” performed by Grammy-winning pop artist, Lil Nas X.
G-Eazy, Instructions | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![G-Eazy, “Instructions”: After Dark No. 22 [📷: 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/g-eazy-instructions-after-dark-22-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 22nd edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Instructions” by G-Eazy.
Shuggie Otis, Me and My Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Shuggie Otis, “Me and My Woman”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cotton bro, The Musical Hype, Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shuggie-otis-me-and-my-woman-throwback-vibez-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on the song, “Me and My Woman” performed by Shuggie Otis.
Elton John & Stevie Wonder, Finish Line | Track Review 🎵
![Elton John, "Finish Line" [📷: Mercury]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/elton-john-finish-line.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Two highly decorated, iconic musicians – Elton John and Stevie Wonder – make sweet music together on the spirit, ear catching “Finish Line.”
Asbjørn, Be Human (Pride Version) | Track Review 🎵
![Asbjørn, "Be Human" [📷: Embassy of Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/asbjorn-be-human-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Danish pop artist Asbjørn ‘brings it on home’ on his moving, transcendent, sermon to the LGBTQ community, “Be Human (Pride Version).”
Badflower, Stalker | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘
![Badflower, “Stalker”: Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 No. 1 [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, 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/badflower-stalker-outlandish-rock-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 1st edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “Stalker” performed by Badflower.
Getting to Know… Ninebanks | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Ninebanks: Interview No. 214 🎤 [📷: Ninebanks, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/getting-to-know-ninebanks-interview-214.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 214th Q&A, pop-punk band Ninebanks expounds on their genesis, musical craft, influences, and current + future endeavors.
Swear Along with These 15 Swear Songs! | Playlist 🎧
![Swear Along with These 15 Swear Songs! 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Christian Dorn, Columbia, Cottonbro, Karolina Grabowska, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/swear-along-with-these-15-swear-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Swear Along with These 15 Swear Songs features Adam Melchor, Badflower, Megan Thee Stallion, Rina Sawayama & Timmy Trumpet.
The Impressions, People Get Ready | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![The Impressions, “People Get Ready”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 21 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Geffen, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-impressions-people-get-ready-sunday-refresh-2021-21.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 21st edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by The Impressions, led by Curtis Mayfield, performing, “People Get Ready.”
Badflower, This is How the World Ends | Album Review 💿
Los Angeles rock band Badflower, led by Josh Katz, deliver an engaging and entertaining sophomore album with This is How the World Ends.
Luther Vandross vs. Anthony Hamilton | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Luther Vandross vs. Anthony Hamilton: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 30 [📷: BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, My Music Box, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/luther-vandross-vs-anthony-hamilton-head-2-head-30.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Head 2 Head no. 30, Luther Vandross & Anthony Hamilton – duetting with Jennifer Hudson – contend for the best rendition of “Superstar.”
Fantasia: The First Two Albums | 4GEMZ 💎
![Fantasia: The First Two Albums: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 9 (2021) [📷: 19 Recordings Limited, Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fantasia-the-first-two-lps-4gemz-revised-9-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 9th edition of 4GEMZ 💎 (2021), we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Fantasia, specifically, her first two albums.
Anthony Hamilton | 4GEMZ 💎
![Anthony Hamilton: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 8 (2021) [📷: Arista, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, The Musical Hype, My Music Box, RCA, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/anthony-hamilton-4gemz-revised-8-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 8th edition of 4GEMZ 💎 (2021), we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy-winning musician, Anthony Hamilton.
Angel of Death | 3BOPS
![Angel of Death: 3BOPS No. 63 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Charles Deluvio, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/angel-of-death-3bops-63-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 63rd edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with an ANGEL OF DEATH in some form or fashion.
Slayer, Angel of Death | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Slayer, “Angel of Death”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 28 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, American Recordings, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/slayer-angel-of-death-controversial-tunes-28.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 28th edition of Controversial Tunes (2021), we explore the controversy behind the song “Angel of Death” by Slayer.
15 Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy | Playlist 🎧
![15 Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy 🎧 [📷: 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-soul-oldies-that-tickle-my-fancy.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Soul Oldies That Tickle My Fancy features Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jimi Hendrix & Sade.
Black | 5ive Songs
![Black: 5ive Songs No. 81 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Mathias P.R. Reding, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash, Yusuf Evli]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/black-5ive-songs-81-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 81st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the color BLACK in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… The Rockit King | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… The Rockit King: Interview No. 213 🎤 [📷: The Rockit King, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-the-rockit-king-interview-213.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 213th interview on The Musical Hype, we learn about the background and musical craft of Michigan rock band, The Rockit King.
Trey Lewis, Dicked Down in Dallas | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Trey Lewis, “Dicked Down in Dallas”: After Dark No. 21 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/trey-lewis-dicked-down-in-dallas-after-dark-21-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 21st edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Dicked Down in Dallas” by Trey Lewis.
Little Big Town, Girl Crush | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 27 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/little-big-town-girl-crush-controversial-tunes-27.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 27th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: September 2021 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: September 2021 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Marta Wave, The Musical Hype, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-september-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: September 2021 features Adam Melchor, Anthony Hamilton, Ari Lennox, Badflower & Troye Sivan.
Role Model, Death Wish | Track Review 🎵
![Role Model, "Death Wish" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/role-model-death-wish-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising Maine pop singer/songwriter Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) shines on his dark yet satisfying single, “Death Wish.”
Real | 5ive Songs
![Real: 5ive Songs No. 80 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Louis Hansel, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/real-5ive-songs-80-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 80th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word REAL in some form or fashion.
Katy Perry, Ur So Gay | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Katy Perry, “Ur So Gay” : Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 26 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Capitol, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/katy-perry-ur-so-gay-controversial-tunes-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Ur So Gay” by Katy Perry.
Todrick Hall, Rainin’ Fellas | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Todrick Hall, “Rainin’ Fellas”: After Dark No. 20 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, frtyfve, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Todrick Hall]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/todrick-hall-rainin-fellas-after-dark-20-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Rainin’ Fellas” by Todrick Hall.