Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”
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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.
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Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review
Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox delivers another bop with her love-centric single, “Twin Flame.”
Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty impresses with his skillful pen and top-notch musicianship once more on his single, “The Old Law.”
Ice Spice, Big Guy | Wacky Wednesday
In the second edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Guy” by rapper Ice Spice.
Alone | 5 Gems
Alone: 5 Gems features songs by Halle, Michael Jackson, Reneé Rapp, The Dynamic Superiors, and Tom Nethersole.
Only Fire, Moana Lisa | Spicy Tunez
In the fourth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Moana Lisa” by Only Fire.
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