Although it is brief, rapper Rico Nasty ensures that her single, “PEPPER,” is fierce, piping hot, and engaging as f—.
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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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Getting to Know… Don’t Tell John | Interview
In the 492nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the multigenerational, Bay Area family band, Don’t Tell John.
Luh Tyler, On My Own | Song Review
Gen-Z rapper Luh Tyler exhibits plenty of potential on his confident, engaging, and entertaining rap banger, “On My Own.”
Absolutely, No Audience | Song Review
British singer-songwriter Absolutely (Abby Keen) delivers a cinematic, dramatic, entertaining, and thought-provoking pop song with “No Audience.”
The Meters, Cissy Strut | Throwback Vibez
In the 189th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Cissy Strut” by the New Orleans funk band The Meters.
Rufus Thomas, I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 94th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby” by Rufus Thomas.
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