September | 5ive Songs
![September: 5ive Songs No. 70 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Marta Wave from Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/september-5ive-songs-70-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 70th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with SEPTEMBER in some form or fashion.
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August Alsina, Soon as I Walk In | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![August Alsina, “Soon as I Walk In”: After Dark No. 13 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, EMPIRE, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Shake the World]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/august-alsina-soon-as-i-walk-in-after-dark-13-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 13th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, steamy & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Soon as I Walk In” by August Alsina.
Store | 5ive Songs
![Store: 5ive Songs No. 69 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, Nathália Rosa on Unsplash, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/store-5ive-songs-69-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 69th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a STORE in some form or fashion.
Eric Clapton, This Has Gotta Stop | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Eric Clapton, “This Has Gotta Stop”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 22 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, EPC Enterprises, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/eric-clapton-this-has-gotta-stop-controversial-tunes-22.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 22nd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “This Has Gotta Stop” by Eric Clapton.
Janet Jackson, Strawberry Bounce | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Janet Jackson, “Strawberry Bounce”: After Dark No. 12 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/janet-jackson-strawberry-bounce-after-dark-12-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 12th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Strawberry Bounce” by Janet Jackson.
$uicideboy$, Long Term Effects of SUFFERING | Album Review 💿
![$uicideboy$, Long Term Effects of SUFFERING [📷: G*59]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/suicideboys-long-term-effects-of-suffering-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop duo $uicideboy$ shine on their latest album, the dark, honest, pain-laden, and unapologetic Long Term Effects of SUFFERING.
Adam Melchor, What a Damn Shame | Track Review 🎵
![Adam Melchor, “What a Damn Shame” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, R&R Digital, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/adam-melchor-what-a-damn-shame-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriter Adam Melchor delivers surefire excellence on his short, sweet, and creative single, “What a Damn Shame.”
Eric Clapton, This Has Gotta Stop | Track Review 🎵
![Eric Clapton, “This Has Gotta Stop” [📷: Brent Faulkner, EPC Enterprises, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/eric-clapton-this-has-gotta-stop-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Being objective is a tall task on the thought-provoking though polarizing single “This Has Gotta Stop” by legendary musician, Eric Clapton.
Meek Mill, Sharing Locations | Track Review 🎵
![Meek Mill, “Sharing Locations” (Ft. Lil Durk & Lil Baby) [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Maybach Music Group, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/meek-mill-sharing-locations-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although there’s star power on “Sharing Locations,” the collab between Meek Mill, Lil Durk & Lil Baby still leaves something to be desired.
Kacey Musgraves, Justified | Track Review 🎵
![Kacey Musgraves, "Justified" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/kacey-musgraves-justified.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winning country artist Kacey Musgraves makes an appealing return with “Justified,” the promo single from Star-Crossed.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Bryan Catota from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/awesome-songs-august-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: August 2021 features Badflower, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Lizzo, Red Velvet & The Weeknd.
Jackson Southernaires, He Keeps on Blessing Me | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![The Jackson Southernaires, “He Keeps on Blessing Me” : Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 16 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/the-jackson-southernaires-he-keeps-on-blessing-me-sunday-refresh-2021-16.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 16th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by gospel collective The Jackson Southernaires performing, “He Keeps on Blessing Me.”
Nina Simone vs. Donny Hathaway vs. Aretha Franklin | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Nina Simone vs. Donny Hathaway vs. Aretha Franklin: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 25 [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/nina-simone-donny-hathaway-aretha-franklin-head-2-head-25.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 25th edition of Head 2 Head, we have a hard-fought, three-way battle between Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway & Aretha Franklin.
F***boy | 3BOPS
![FUCKBOY: 3BOPS No. 58 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Zeny Zinedinov]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fuckboy-3bops-58-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 58th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a F***BOY in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Prospect | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Prospect: Interview 202 🎤 [📷: Arnesen Photography, Prospect, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/getting-to-know-prospect-interview-202.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For our 202nd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop from Norwegian “energetic hard rock” band, Prospect.
Iron Maiden, Stratego | Track Review 🎵
![Iron Maiden, "Stratego" [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sanctuary]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iron-maiden-stratego.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic heavy metal/hard rock band Iron Maiden continues to compel on “Stratego,” the second single from their 17th LP, Senjutsu.
Badflower, F*kboi | Track Review 🎵
![Badflower, "Fukboi" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/badflower-fukboi.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Josh Katz and Badflower continue to impress on the explicitly titled “F*kboi,” the third advance single from This is How the World Ends.
13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧
![13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason 🎧 [📷: Alice Alinari on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Jakayla Toney on Unsplash, JL G from Pixabay, Kristina Flour on Unsplash, Markus Winkler on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Simone Secci on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/13-q-songs-no-rhyme-or-reason.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Q Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, The Killers, Pop Smoke, Red Velvet, and Tori Kelly.
Badflower, Don’t Hate Me | Track Review 🎵
![Badflower, "Don't Hate Me" [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/badflower-dont-hate-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
L.A. alt-rock band Badflower don’t miss a beat on “Don’t Hate Me,” the second single from sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.
Ed Sheeran, Visiting Hours | Track Review 🎵
![Ed Sheeran, “Visiting Hours” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ed-sheeran-visiting-hours.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ed Sheeran shines on “Visiting Hours” the second single from = (Equals) written in remembrance of late music exec, Michael Gudinski.
Shawn Mendes & Tainy, Summer of Love | Track Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes & Tainy, “Summer of Love” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Island, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/shawn-mendes-tainy-summer-of-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes and producer Tainy make a fantastic team on their flavorful, sexy, summery single, “Summer of Love.”
Lorde, Solar Power | Album Review 💿
![Lorde, Solar Power [📷: Universal Music New Zealand Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lorde-solar-power-lp.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Solar Power, the third studio album by Lorde, doesn’t match or eclipse her masterpiece Melodrama, but has its fair share of elite moments.
Tiësto & KAROL G, Don’t Be Shy | Track Review 🎵
![Tiësto & KAROL G, “Don’t Be Shy” [📷: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Musical Freedom, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tiesto-karol-g-dont-be-shy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Colombian singer KAROL G and Dutch DJ/producer Tiësto make a formidable team on their brief, infectious dance single, “Don’t Be Shy.”
13 Magnificent Better Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Magnificent Better Songs 🎧 [📷: Altin Ferreira on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Danny Santamaria Osorio from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/13-magnificent-better-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Magnificent Better Songs features music courtesy of Ariana Grande, Dermot Kennedy, Doja Cat, jxdn, Lil Uzi Vert & Swedish House Mafia.
Wonderful | 5ive Songs
![Wonderful: 5ive Songs No. 68 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tyler Nix, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wonderful-5ive-songs-68-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 68th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word WONDERFUL in some form or fashion.
Prince, Welcome 2 America | Album Review 💿
![Prince, Welcome 2 America [📷: NPG / Legacy Recordings]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/prince-welcome-2-america-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The late, great Prince shines on his posthumously released album, Welcome 2 America, adding to his illustrious catalog of music.
Ben Platt, Reverie | Album Review 💿
![Ben Platt, Reverie [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ben-platt-reverie-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Actor/musician extraordinaire Ben Platt ‘shakes things up’ on his sophomore album, Reverie, further showcasing his talent and versatility.