Blood 🩸 on… | 5ive Songs
![Blood On: 5ive Songs No. 19 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, NEOSiAM 2021 from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blood-on-5ive-songs-no-19-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 18th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the phrase BLOOD 🩸on...
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Jeans 👖 | 3BOPS
![Jeans: 3BOPS No. 19 (2021) [📷: Fares Hamouche on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/jeans-3bops-no-19-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 19th edition of 3BOPS in 2021, we select three awesome songs that are associated with Jeans 👖 in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Ade | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Ade: Interview No. 169 [📷: Ade, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/getting-to-know-ade-interview-169.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 169th interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get some terrific insight from Manchester singer/songwriter Ade regarding his craft.
11 Totally Intriguing, Comfortable Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Totally Intriguing, Comfortable Songs 🎧 [📷:Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Charbel Aoun on Unsplash, Dollar Gill on Unsplash, Eduard Delputte on Unsplash, Francesco De Tommaso on Unsplash, Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash, James Barr on Unsplash, Jonathan Borba on Unsplash, Tania Mousinho on Unsplash, Valerie Elash on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/11-totally-intriguing-comfortable-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Totally Intriguing, Comfortable Songs 🎧 features Conan Gray, H.E.R., Jhene Aiko, Pink Floyd & Porter Robinson.
Getting to Know… S J Denney | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... S J Denney: Interview No. 168 [📷: S J Denney, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/getting-to-know-s-j-denney-interview-168.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 168th interview in our Getting to Know… series, we chat it up with Essex singer/songwriter S J Denney.
Elle King & Miranda Lambert, Drunk… | Track Review 🎵
![Elle King & Miranda Lambert, "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elle-king-miranda-lambert-drunk-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Elle King and Miranda Lambert make sweet music together on the fun, energetic, and drunken gem, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”
Piano 🎹 | 5ive Songs
![Piano: 5ive Songs No. 18 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/piano-5ive-songs-no-18-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 18th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with PIANO 🎹 in some form or fashion.
Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday | Album Review 💿
![Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/andra-day-the-united-states-vs-billie-holiday-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Andra Day shines, channeling her inner Billie Holiday on The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Music from the Motion Picture).
Alesso & Armin Van Buuren, Leave a Little Love | Single Notez 🎶
![Alesso & Armin van Buuren, "Leave a Little Love" [📷: Armada Music B.V.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/alesso-armin-van-buuren-leave-a-little-love-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Here are some quick notes and thoughts on the dance record “Leave a Little Love” by Alesso and Armin van Buuren.
Joel Corry, RAYE, David Guetta, Bed | Single Notez 🎶
![Joel Corry, RAYE & David Guetta, "Bed" [📷: Asylum UK / Warner Music UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/joel-corry-raye-david-gueta-bed-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the electrifying dance single “Bed,” by Joel Corry, RAYE, and David Guetta.
YG, Go Big | Track Review 🎵
YG enlists Big Sean for the rather basic “Go Big” from the Amazon Original Motion Picture soundtrack, Coming 2 America.
Nick Jonas, Spaceman | Track Review 🎵
![Nick Jonas, "Spaceman" [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nick-jonas-spaceman-single.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Nick Jonas makes a respectable, relatable comeback on “Spaceman,” the promo single from his first album in five years, Spaceman.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: February 2021 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: February 2021 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Natalia Koroshchenko from Pixabay, Please Don't sell My Artwork AS IS from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/awesome-songs-february-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: February 2021 🎧 features Brent Faiyaz, Conan Gray, Dua Lipa, Lil Tjay, Lucky Daye & SG Lewis.
Ricky Dillard, You’re the Lifter | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Ricky Dillard, “You’re the Lifter”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 2 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ricky-dillard-youre-the-lifter-sunday-refresh-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 2nd edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Ricky Dillard performing, “The Lifter,” featuring Tamela Mann.
Harry Nilsson vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Nilsson vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 4 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/harry-nilsson-mariah-carey-head-2-head-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 4th edition of Head 2 Head, Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey duke it over their respective takes on a Badfinger classic, “Without You.”
Green Day, Here Comes the Shock | Track Review 🎵
![Green Day, "Here Comes the Shock" [📷: Green Day]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/green-day-here-comes-the-shock-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Even with their best days behind them, Grammy-winning rock trio Green Day delivers a brief, enjoyable single with “Here Comes the Shock.”
Chemicals | 3BOPS
![Chemicals: 3BOPS No. 18 (2021) [📷: Alex Kondratiev on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/chemicals-3bops-no-18-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 18th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with CHEMICALS in some form or fashion.
11 Compelling Bye Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Compelling Bye Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Wendy Wei from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/11-compelling-bye-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Compelling Bye Songs 🎧 features music courtesy of Brandy, The Kid LAROI, Mariah Carey, Masego & *NSYNC.
Purple Disco Machine, Fireworks | Track Review 🎵
![Purple Disco Machine, "Fireworks" (Ft. The Knocks & Moss Kena) [📷: A Positiva / EMI]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/purple-disco-machine-fireworks-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DJ, producer & remixer Purple Disco Machine, enlists electronic duo The Knocks and R&B singer Moss Kena for the fantastic “Fireworks.”
Caution | 3BOPS
![Caution: 3BOPS No. 17 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/caution-3bops-no-17-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 17th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with CAUTION in some form or fashion.
SG Lewis, times | Album Review 💿
![SG Lewis, times [📷: PMR / Universal Music Operations Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sg-lewis-times-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
British DJ, producer, singer and songwriter SG Lewis impresses on his picturesque debut album, times.
Beat Switch | 5ive Songs
![Beat Switch: 5ive Songs No. 17 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/beat-switch-5ive-songs-no-17-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 17th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with a distinct BEAT SWITCH or production contrast.
KAYTRANADA, Caution | Track Review 🎵
![KAYTRANADA, "Caution" [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/kaytranada-caution-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian DJ/Producer KAYTRANADA delivers quite the groovy, vibe-laden instrumental gem with his first single of 2021, “Caution.”
15 Songs That Embrace Those Roaring 20s | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs That Embrace Those Roaring 20s [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Angus Gray on Unsplash, cottonbro from Pexels, Giorgio Paradisi from Pexels, Kendfhort from Pexels, Joel Muniz on Unsplash, Mark Decile on Unsplash, Maryia Plashchynskaya from Pexels, Tainá Bernard from Pexels, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/15-songs-that-embrace-those-roaring-20s.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs That Embrace Those Roaring 20s features Arizona Zervas, Flo Milli, Nas, SZA, Shawn Mendes & The Weeknd.
Mahalia, Jealous | Track Review 🎵
![Mahalia, "Jealous" (Ft. Rico Nasty) [📷: Warner Music UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mahalia-jealous-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
British R&B singer Mahalia, assisted by Rico Nasty, shines on “Jealous,” a simultaneously cool and aggressive joint that packs quite a punch.
CJ, Loyalty Over Royalty | Album Review 💿
![CJ, Loyalty Over Royalty [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cj-loyalty-over-royalty-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
CJ brings ample energy on Loyalty Over Royalty, but lacks profundity, failing to bring distinct artistry or transcendence to the table.
Comfort | 5ive Songs
![Comfort: 5ive Songs No. 16 [📷: Brent Faulkner, James Barr on Unsplash, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/comfort-5ive-songs-no-16-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 16th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with COMFORT or being COMFORTABLE.