Shirley Caesar, Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Shirley Caesar, “Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 12 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Curb, The Musical Hype, Word Entertainment, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shirley-caesar-jesus-i-love-calling-your-name-sunday-refresh-2021-12.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 12th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Shirley Caesar performing, “Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name.”
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Luther Vandross vs. Ruben Studdard | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Luther Vandross vs. Ruben Studdard: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 21 [📷: 19 Recordings Limited, Brent Faulkner, Epic, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/luther-vandross-ruben-studdard-head-2-head-21.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 21st edition of Head 2 Head, Luther Vandross & Ruben Studdard duke it out over respective takes on The Carpenters staple, “Superstar.”
Bambi | 3BOPS
![Bambi: 3BOPS No. 54 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, Fader, Laura College on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Republic, SM Entertainment, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bambi-3bops-54-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 54th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with BAMBI in some form or fashion.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: July 2021 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: July 2021 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-july-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: July 2021 features Asbjørn, Diana Ross, ICE NINE KILLS, Lil Nas X & Swedish House Mafia.
Bicycle 🚴♂️ | 3BOPS
![Bicycle 🚴♂️: 3BOPS No. 53 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bicycle-3bops-53-2021-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 53rd edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with a BICYCLE 🚴♂️ in some form or fashion.
Iron Maiden, The Writing on the Wall | Track Review 🎵
![Iron Maiden, "The Writing on the Wall" [📷: Sanctuary]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/iron-maiden-the-writing-on-the-wall.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Iconic heavy metal/hard rock band Iron Maiden makes a stellar return on “The Writing on the Wall,” the promo from their 17th LP, Senjutsu.
Eamon, F**k It (I Don’t Want You Back) | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Eamon, “Fuck It (I Don’t Want You Back)”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 16 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zomba]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eamon-fuck-it-controversial-tunes-16.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 16th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “F**k It (I Don’t Want You Back)” by Eamon.
Babylon | 5ive Songs
![Babylon: 5ive Songs No. 62 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Patrick Reichboth on Unsplash, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/babylon-5ive-songs-62-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 62nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with BABYLON in some form or fashion.
Clairo, Sling | Album Review 💿
![Clairo, SLING [📷: FADER / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/clairo-sling-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative singer/songwriter Clairo ‘ups the ante’ on her incredibly mature and artful sophomore album, SLING.
Tink, F**k Around | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Tink, “F**k Around”: After Dark No. 5 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tink-fuck-around-after-dark-5-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 5th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “F**k Around” by Tink.
The Weeknd, After Hours | 4GEMZ 💎
![The Weeknd, After Hours: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 4 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Republic, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/the-weeknd-after-hours-4-gemz-4-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of 4GEMZ 💎, we select four must-hear, surefire gems from After Hours, 2020 album by Grammy winner, The Weekend.
Roll | 3BOPS
![Roll: 3BOPS No. 52 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Shutterbug75 from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/roll-3bops-52-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 52nd edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with ROLL or ROLLING in some form or fashion.
Lady Gaga, Do What U Want | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Lady Gaga, “Do What U Want”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lady-gaga-do-what-u-want-controversial-tunes-15.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 15th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Do What U Want” by Lady Gaga.
Leon Bridges, Gold-Diggers Sound | Album Review 💿
![Leon Bridges, Gold-Diggers Sound [📷: LisaSawyer63 / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/leon-bridges-gold-diggers-sound-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B artist Leon Bridges releases his most ‘contemporary’ album to date in Gold-Diggers Sound, while retaining the soulful cues and touches.
11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 🎧 [📷: antonytrivet, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/11-songs-in-it-for-the-long-haul-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 11 Songs in It for the Long Haul, Vol. 1 features A$AP Rocky, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Jidenna & Taylor Swift.
Brad Paisley, Accidental Racist | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Brad Paisley, “Accidental Racist”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 14 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/brad-paisley-accidental-racist-controversial-tunes-14.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 14th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Accidental Racist” by country musician Brad Paisley.
Normani, Wild Side | Track Review 🎵
![Normani, “Wild Side” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Keep Cool, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/normani-wild-side-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop/R&B singer Normani ‘delivers the goods’ on her risqué, sexy single “Wild Side,” featuring Grammy winning rapper, Cardi B.
Badflower, Family | Track Review 🎵
![Badflower, “Family” [📷: Big Machine, Brent Faulkner, John Varvatos, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/badflower-family.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
L.A. alt-rock band Badflower return superbly on “Family,” the personal promo single from their sophomore LP, This is How the World Ends.
Japan 🗾 | 5ive Songs
![Japan 🗾: 5ive Songs No. 61 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Erik Eastman on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/japan-5ive-songs-61-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 61st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with JAPAN 🗾 in some form or fashion.
Lorde, Stoned at the Nail Salon | Track Review 🎵
![Lorde, “Stoned at the Nail Salon” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Universal Music New Zealand Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lorde-stoned-at-the-nail-salon.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative pop artist Lorde shines once more on “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” the second single from her third studio album, Solar Power.
Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, Morning | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, “Morning”: After Dark No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, Def Jam, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/teyana-taylor-kehlani-morning-after-dark-4-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Morning” by Teyana Taylor.
Brandi Carlile, Right on Time | Track Review 🎵
![Brandi Carlile, "Right on Time" [📷: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/brandi-carlile-right-on-time.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brandi Carlile shines on “Right on Time,” the dynamic opener and promo single from her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days.
Jennifer Hudson, (You Make Me Feel …) Natural Woman | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Hudson, “(You Make Me Feel Like ) Natural Woman” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jennifer-hudson-you-make-me-feel-like-a-natural-woman.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jennifer Hudson shines on her remake of the Aretha Franklin classic, “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” from RESPECT.
Jennifer Hudson, Here I Am (Singing My Way Home) | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Hudson, “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Epic, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jennifer-hudson-here-i-am-singing-my-way-home.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated actress/singer Jennifer Hudson channels Aretha Franklin on original “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” from the RESPECT soundtrack.
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, INDUSTRY BABY | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY” [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lil-nas-x-jack-harlow-industry-baby-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow team up for the must-hear banger, “INDUSTRY BANGER” produced by Take A Daytrip and Kanye West.
The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU | Album Review 💿
![The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/the-kid-laroi-fuck-love-3-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising Australian rapper/singer The Kid LAROI continues to expand his debut mixtape, F*CK LOVE with a third EP, F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU.
13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 🎧 [📷: Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash, Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels, ArtHouse Studio, Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Ketut Subiyanto, Mister Mister, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/13-ear-catching-covers-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Ear Catching Covers, Vol. 2 features Aretha Franklin, Charles Bradley, Chris Stapleton, Jessica Simpson, Marvin Gaye & Shelby Lynne.