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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 89th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jun 5, 2025

Landan Ash, Up Next Ash | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 44th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Up Next Ash” by Landan Ash.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Jun 5, 2025

Jonny McGovern, Man Areas | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 45th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Man Areas” performed by Jonny McGovern.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jun 4, 2025

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You | COVERS

In the 16th edition of COVERS (2025), Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint deliver a compelling rendition of “Nearer to You,” originally performed by Betty Harris.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Jun 4, 2025