Gunna, Too Easy | Track Review 🎵
![Gunna, “Too Easy” (Ft. Future) [📷: 300 Entertainment, Brent Faulkner, Gunna Music, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gunna-too-easy-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Atlanta rapper Gunna taps fellow Atlantan rapper Future for “Too Easy,” a flex track that’s entertaining but doesn’t break new ground.
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Coldplay & BTS, My Universe | Track Review 🎵
![Coldplay x BTS, “My Universe” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Parlophone]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coldplay-bts-my-universe-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative collective Coldplay and K-Pop superstars BTS successfully collaborate on the entertaining, ‘universal’ single, “My Universe.”
GIVĒON, For Tonight | Track Review 🎵
![GIVĒON, “For Tonight” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/giveon-for-tonight-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer GIVĒON shines on “For Tonight,” the promo single from his forthcoming debut album.
Elton John & Charlie Puth, After All | Track Review 🎵
![Elton John & Charlie Puth, “After All” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Mercury, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/elton-john-after-all.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic pop/rock musician Elton John taps Grammy-nominated pop musician/producer Charlie Puth for the assist on “After All.”
Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black | Album Review 💿
![Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black [📷: My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/anthony-hamilton-love-is-the-new-black-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a five-year hiatus, neo-soul standout Anthony Hamilton returns as strong as ever on Love is the New Black.
13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, InspiredImages, Max Andrey, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/13-intriguing-right-or-left-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Intriguing Right or Left Songs features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Kanye West, Lil Nas X & Whethan.
Jackson Southernaires, Don’t Look Down on a Man | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![The Jackson Southernaires, “Don’t Look Down on a Man”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 20 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/the-jackson-southernaires-dont-look-down-on-a-man-sunday-refresh-2021-20.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by The Jackson Southernaires performing, “Don’t Look Down on a Man.”
Donny Hathaway vs. Susan Tedeschi | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Donny Hathaway vs. Susan Tedeschi: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 29 [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, The Verve Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/donny-hathaway-susan-tedeschi-head-2-head-29-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 29th edition of Head 2 Head, Donny Hathaway and Susan Tedeschi contend for the best rendition of “Magnificent Sanctuary Band”.
Right | 5ive Songs
![Right: 5ive Songs No. 79 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, Nick Fewings, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/right-5ive-songs-79-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 79th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word RIGHT in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Run Brother Run | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Run Brother Run: Interview No. 212 🎤 [📷: Run Brother Run, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Trudi Knight]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gettiing-to-know-run-brother-run-interview-212.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For our 212th interview on The Musical Hype, we gain insight on Run Brother Run, the musical brainchild of guitarist, Stesh.
Lil Nas X, Montero | Album Review 💿
![Lil Nas X, Montero [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lil-nas-x-montero-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Montero, the debut album by Lil Nas X, is an entertaining, personal album that successfully blends, pop, rock, and trap.
Xavier, Marooned Again | Track Review 🎵
![Xavier, Marooned Again [📷: Vicious Tunes Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/xavier-marooned-again.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Xavier gets his new era underway in style with his release, 'Marooned Again', which sticks out like a sore thumb for all the right reasons.
11 Songs That are Purple Through & Through | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs That are Purple Through & Through 🎧 [📷: Aleksandar Pasaric, Arūnas Naujokas, Brent Faulkner, Daniel Koponyas, Magicle, Max Kleinen, The Musical Hype, Robby McCullough, Sara Dabaghian, Sunyu Kim]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11-songs-that-are-purple-through-and-through.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 11 Songs That are Purple Through & Through features music courtesy of Coldplay, Hayley Williams, Prince, Snoh Aalegra & YEBBA.
Sex for Breakfast | 3BOPS
![Sex for Breakfast: 3BOPS No. 62 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Наталья Хоменко, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sex-for-breakfast-3bops-62-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 62nd edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with SEX FOR BREAKFAST.
Stay | 5ive Songs
![Stay: 5ive Songs No. 78 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/stay-5ive-songs-78-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 78th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word STAY in some form or fashion.
Sexy | 5ive Songs
![Sexy: 5ive Songs No. 77 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pexels, Pixabay, Sagar Kumar]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sexy-5ive-songs-77-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 77th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with being SEXY.
Mike Taveira, Sex for Breakfast | Track Review 🎵
![Mike Taveira, "Sex for Breakfast" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Mike Taveira, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mike-taveira-sex-for-breakfast-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising queer pop artist Mike Taveira, assisted by Canadian pop artist Allie X, delivers a surefire, titillating bop, “Sex for Breakfast.”
Christina Aguilera, Sex for Breakfast | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Christina Aguilera, “Sex for Breakfast” : After Dark No. 19 [📷: 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/2021/09/christina-aguilera-sex-for-breakfast-after-dark-19-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 19th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Sex for Breakfast” by Christina Aguilera.
Whethan, Think You Right | Track Review 🎵
![Whethan, “Think You Right” (Ft. ericdoa & glaive) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/whethan-think-you-right-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DJ/producer Whethan, collaborating with ericdoa and glaive, delivers a brief but enjoyable electronic pop single with “Think You Right.”
Drake, Certified Lover Boy | Album Review 💿
![Drake, Certified Lover Boy [📷: OVO / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/drake-certified-lover-boy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian superstar Drake has his fair share of moments on Certified Lover Boy, even if the album runs far too long, approaching 90 minutes.
15 Steamy Songs Best Listened to After Dark | Playlist 🎧
![15 Steamy Songs Best Listened to After Dark 🎧 [📷: Andrea Piacquadio, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Наталья Хоменко, Ketut Subiyanto, Kool Shooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Unsplash, Uriel Mont, Vidar Nordli-Mathisen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15-steamy-songs-best-listened-to-after-dark.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 15 Steamy Songs Best Listened to After Dark features Ariana Grande, Ari Lennox, Cameron Forbes, Chlöe, Scissor Sisters & Troye Sivan.
Vickie Winans, Safe in His Arms | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Vickie Winans, “Safe in His Arms” : Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 19 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Light, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/vickie-winans-safe-in-his-arms-sunday-refresh-2021-19.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 19th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Vickie Winans performing the gospel standard, “Safe in His Arms.”
13 More Songs That Provide That Spiritual Refresh | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs That Provide That Spiritual Refresh 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Diana Simumpande, Gerd Altmann, Joshua Earle, KEEM IBARRA, Pixabay, Samuel Martins, Tep Ro, truthseeker08, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/13-more-songs-that-provide-that-spiritual-refresh.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 More Songs That Provide That Spiritual Refresh features Carrie Underwood, Donny Hathaway, The Jackson Southernaires, Ricky Dillard & Zach Williams.
Bee Gees vs. Al Green | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Bee Gees vs. Al Green: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 28 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Fat Possum, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bee-gees-al-green-head-2-head-28.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 28th edition of Head 2 Head, iconic musicians Bee Gees & Al Green contend for the best rendition of “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart.”
Chlöe, Have Mercy | Track Review 🎵
![Chloe, "Have Mercy" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/chloe-have-mercy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Chlöe of Grammy-nominated sister duo, Chloe x Halle, steps out on her own on her brief, sexy, suggestive R&B single, “Have Mercy.”
Getting to Know… Davis & The Love | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Davis & The Love: Interview No. 211 🎤 [📷: Davis & The Love, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-davis-and-the-love-interview-211.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 211th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop from the eclectic, ‘sonic cocktail’ band, Davis & The Love.
Ari Lennox, Pressure | Track Review 🎵
![Ari Lennox, "Pressure" [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dreamville, Interscope,The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ari-lennox-pressure-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Underrated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox drops one of the sassiest, sexiest, and best records of 2021 (R&B or otherwise).