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.
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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.
Bishop Paul S. Morton, Something Happens (Jesus) | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., “Something Happens (Jesus)”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 11 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Entertainment One, Light, The Musical Hype, Tehillah Music Group, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bishop-paul-morton-something-happens-sunday-refresh-2021-11.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 11th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. performing, “Something Happens (Jesus).”
Mighty Clouds of Joy vs. Ricky Dillard | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![The Mighty Clouds of Joy vs. Ricky Dillard: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 20 [📷: Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, Word, Incorporated]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/the-mighty-clouds-of-joy-ricky-dillard-head-2-head-20.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 20th edition of Head 2 Head, gospel giants Mighty Clouds of Joy & Ricky Dillard duke it over respective takes on “He’s My Rooftop.”
Remember My Name | 3BOPS
![Remember My Name: 3BOPS No. 51 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Emir Saldierna on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/remember-my-name-3bops-51-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 51st edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with the phrase, REMEMBER MY NAME.
Getting to Know… Trickshooter Social Club | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Trickshooter Social Club: Interview No. 199 [📷: Will Byington, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/getting-to-know-trickshooter-social-club-interview-199.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 199th interview, we get the inside scoop on Trickshooter Social Club, an Americana/rock band from Chicago “formed around tacos.”
Two Disturbing Killers Named Dennis | Playlist 🎧
![Two Disturbing Killers Named Dennis 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/two-disturbing-killers-named-dennis-00.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 Two Disturbing Killers Named Dennis – Dennis Rader + Dennis Nilsen – features ACE, Church of Misery, Exodus, Macabre & Steven Wilson.
Matter | 3BOPS
![Matter: 3BOPS No. 50 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/matter-3bops-50-2021-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 50th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with MATTER in some form or fashion.
Last | 5ive Songs
![Last: 5ive Songs No. 60 (2021) [📷 : Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Vagelis Lnz on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/last-5ive-songs-60-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 60th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word LAST in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Torie Jock | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Torie Jock: Interview No. 198 🎤 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Torie Jock]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/getting-to-know-torie-jock-interview-198.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 198th interview on The Musical Hype, 20-year-old musician and actress Torie Jock speaks extensively about her craft.
Olly E, Rise Above | Track Review 🎵
George James: Olly E is the alt-rocker who has made a name for himself in the present scene. He is a prodigy in his own right. Read the full review here.
R. Kelly, Ignition | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![R. Kelly, “Ignition”: After Dark No. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Zomba]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rkelly-ignition-after-dark-3-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué, scandalous & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Ignition” by R. Kelly.
A Poker Hobby Will Make You A Better Songwriter — Seriously
![A Poker Hobby Will Make You A Better Songwriter — Seriously [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Naomy Quiñones, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/a-poker-hobby-will-make-you-a-better-songwriter-seriously.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
A Poker Hobby Will Make You A Better Songwriter — Seriously... Read and find out exactly how this is possible!!!
Tyler, The Creator | 4GEMZ 💎
![Tyler, The Creator: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 3 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash, XL]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tyler-the-creator-4-gemz-3-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd edition of 4GEMZ 💎, we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy award winning musician, Tyler, The Creator.
John Mayer, Sob Rock | Album Review 💿
![John Mayer, Sob Rock [📷 : Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/john-mayer-sob-rock-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
John Mayer delivers one of the most honest, personal projects of his career with his eighth studio album, Sob Rock.
Dennis Nilsen | 5ive Songs
![Dennis Nilsen: 5ive Songs No. 59 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dennis-nilsen-5ive-songs-59-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 59th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with serial killer Dennis Nilsen in some form or fashion.
13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Free-Photos from Pixabay, Judi Bell from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Zomba]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/13-songs-that-encourage-all-to-rise-up.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 13 Songs That Encourage All to Rise Up features Andra Day, Katy Perry, Metallica, Nicki Minaj & Tyler, The Creator.
Neon | 3BOPS
![Neon: 3BOPS No. 49 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, tunnelmotions from Pixabay, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/neon-3bops-49-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 49th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with NEON in some form or fashion.
Asbjørn, Remember My Name | Track Review 🎵
![Asbjørn, "Remember My Name" [📷 : Embassy of Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asbjorn-remember-my-name-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Openly gay Danish pop musician Asbjørn ‘brings the heat’ on his impressive, third single from 2021, “Remember My Name.”
Dennis Rader | 5ive Songs
![Dennis Rader: 5ive Songs No. 58 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dennis-rader-5ive-songs-58-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 58th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with serial killer Dennis Rader in some form or fashion.
Snoh Aalegra, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies → Album Review
![Snoh Aalegra, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies [📷: Artium Recordings / Roc Nation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/snoh-aalegra-temporary-highs-in-the-violet-skies.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish-born Iranian R&B singer/songwriter Snoh Aalegra ‘shows out’ on her third studio album, Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies.
serpentwithfeet, Wood Boy | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![serpentwithfeet, “Wood Boy”: After Dark No. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Secretly Canadian]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/serpentwithfeet-wood-boy-after-dark-the-musical-hype-2-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué, scandalous & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Wood Boy” by serpentwithfeet.
Writing ✍ | 3BOPS
![Writing ✍: 3BOPS No. 48 (2021) [📷: Ashley West Edwards on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/writing-3bops-48-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 48th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with WRITING in some form or fashion.
Michael Jackson, They Don’t Care About Us | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Michael Jackson, “They Don’t Care About Us”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 13 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, MJJ Productions Inc., The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/michael-jackson-they-dont-care-about-us-controversial-tunes-13.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 13th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “They Don’t Care About Us” by Michael Jackson.
Camilo & Shawn Mendes, KESI (Remix) | Track Review 🎵
![Camilo & Shawn Mendes, “KESI (Remix)” [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Sony Latin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/camilo-shawn-mendes-kesi-remix-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Camilo enlists Shawn Mendes for 🎵 “KESI (Remix).” Here, the remix does what it’s supposed to – enhance a record that was already great.