Ariana Grande, Positions (Deluxe) | Album Review 💿
![Ariana Grande, Positions (Deluxe) [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ariana-grande-positions-deluxe-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ariana Grande releases Positions (Deluxe), adding five additional songs, expanding her sixth studio album to a total of 19 tracks.
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Brent Faiyaz, Eden | Track Review 🎵
![Brent Faiyaz, "Eden" [📷: Hollywood]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brent-faiyaz-eden-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brent Faiyaz shines on the socially conscious, spiritually driven “Eden,” appearing on Black History Always / Music for the Movement Vol. 2.
Still Woozy, Rocky | Track Review 🎵
![Still Woozy, "Rocky" [📷: Still Woozy Productions / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/still-woozy-rocky-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ascending pop artist Still Woozy returns with his first single of 2021, the chill, intriguing, and totally ear catching “Rocky.”
Conan Gray, Overdrive | Track Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, "Overdrive" [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/conan-gray-overdrive-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop standout Conan Gray absolutely slays on “Overdrive,” his first single of 2021. The record is a certified B-O-P.
AJR, Way Less Sad | Track Review 🎵
![AJR, "Way Less Sad" [📷: AJR Productions / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ajr-way-less-sad-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
AJR remain polarizing to some degree, but “Way Less Sad” is well-produced, relative enjoyable, and ultimately, inoffensive.
24kGoldn, 3, 2, 1 | Track Review 🎵
![24kGoldn, "3, 2, 1" [📷: Records Label / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/24kgoldn-321.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
24kGolden continues to build momentum leading up to the release of his debut album (El Dorado) with a potent third single, “3, 2, 1.”
13 Songs That’ll Lift 🏋 You Up (Some of ‘Em) | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That’ll Lift 🏋 You Up (Some of ‘Em) 🎧 [📷: Alora Griffiths on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Herolind08 from Pixabay, Ivan Samkov from Pexels, John Arano on Unsplash, Leon Ardho from Pexels, LOGAN WEAVER on Unsplash, mohamed Hassan from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, StockSnap from Pixabay, Sushil Ghimire on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13-songs-thatll-lift-you-up.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That’ll Lift 🏋 You Up (Some of ‘em) 🎧 features Beyoncé, Dirty Heads, Ezra Furman, N.E.R.D & Ricky Dillard.
Notre Dame Folk Choir, Perfect Praise | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir, “Perfect Praise”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 1 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/notre-dame-folk-choir-perfect-praise-sunday-refresh-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 1st edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by The Notre Dame Folk Choir performing the Brenda Moore classic, “Perfect Praise.”
Tokio Hotel vs. Kelly Clarkson | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Tokio Hotel vs. Kelly Clarkson: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner, De-Code , The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tokio-hotel-kelly-clarkson-head-2-head-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 3rd Head 2 Head, Tokio Hotel and Kelly Clarkson (Ft. John Legend) duke it over their respective performances of “Run, Run, Run.”
Listen UP to These 15 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![Listen UP to These 15 Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Free-Photos from Pixabay, Harpreet Batish from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/listen-up-to-these-15-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Listen UP to These 15 Songs 🎧 features Ariana Grande, Cardi B, DaBaby, Jazmine Sullivan, Joji & Sam Hunt.
Reading 📚 | 3BOPS
![Reading 📚: 3BOPS No. 16 (2021) [📷: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/reading-3bops-no-16-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with READING or BOOKS in some form or fashion.
Lucky Daye, Table For Two | Album Review 💿
![Lucky Daye, Table for Two [📷: Keep Cool / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lucky-daye-table-for-two-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Lucky Daye shines on Table for Two, a short but sweet collection of duets with female R&B standouts.
War | 5ive Songs
![War: 5ive Songs No. 15 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, ThePixelman from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/war-5ive-songs-no-15-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 15th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with WAR in some form or fashion.
Revelation | 3BOPS
![Revelation: 3BOPS No. 15 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Catalin Baicu from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/revelation-3bops-no-15-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with a REVELATION in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Subliminal Landmines | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Subliminal Landmine: Interview No. 167 [📷: Subliminal Landmine, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/getting-to-know-subliminal-landmines-interview-167.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 167th interview, we get awesome insight into the craft of Louisiana-based punk band, Subliminal Landmines.
Untold Poet, Don’t Understand | Track Review 🎵
George James: Hip hop arrives most potent when it is true, and Untold Poet knows this too well with his latest release, 'Don't Understand'.
11 Luxurious Songs About Champagne 🍾 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Luxurious Champagne Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Alasdair Elmes on Unsplash, Alexander Naglestad on Unsplash, Clarinta Subrata on Unsplash, Jaeyoon Jeong on Unsplash, JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash, Joshua Chun on Unsplash, Karly Jones on Unsplash, Lisanne van Elsen on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/11-luxurious-champagne-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Luxurious Songs About Champagne 🎧 features music by BJ The Chicago Kid, Jim Jones, Lady A, Ne-Yo & Taylor Swift.
Getting to Know… Ivy Gold | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Ivy Gold: Interview No. 166 🎤 [📷: Ivy Gold, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/getting-to-know-ivy-gold-interview-166.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 166th interview, we get some awesome insight from Manou, the front woman of blues rock collective Ivy Good.
Lil Tjay & 6LACK, Calling My Phone | Single Notez 🎶
![Lil Tjay & 6LACK, "Calling My Phone" [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lil-tjay-calling-my-phone-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on “Calling My Phone” by rapper Lil Tjay and Grammy-nominated R&B artist, 6LACK.
Arrlo, WFTWTE | Track Review 🎵
![Arrlo, "WFTWTE" [📷: Existing Weather]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/arrlo-wftwte-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Riverside, CA alternative-indie pop/rock band Arrlo shine on their relatable, well-rounded second career single, “WFTWTE.”
Lift 🏋 | 5ive Songs
![Lift 🏋: 5ive Songs No. 14 (2021) [📷: Alora Griffiths on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/lift-5ive-songs-no-14-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this the 14th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word LIFT or LIFTING in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Motel Breakfast | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Motel Breakfast: Interview No. 165 🎤 [📷: Motel Breakfast, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/getting-to-know-motel-breakfast-interview-165.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 165th interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get some awesome insight from Midwestern band, Motel Breakfast.
Taylor Swift, Love Story (Taylor’s Version) | Track Review 🎵
![Taylor Swift, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" [📷: Taylor Swift]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/taylor-swift-fearless-taylors-version-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Taylor Swift successfully recaptures the magic of her early hit single, “Love Story” on the rerecorded “Love Story (Taylor’s Version).”
Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) | Album Review 💿
![Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dua-lipa-future-nostalgia-the-moonlight-edition-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winner Dua Lipa continues her shine on the expanded version of her sophomore LP, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition).
15 Compelling New York Songs | Playlist 🎧
![15 Compelling New York Songs 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, hugorouffiac from Pixabay, Jackie Ramirez from Pixabay, Julien Vanhaute from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/15-compelling-ny-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Compelling New York Songs 🎧 features Billy Joel, Jay-Z, Jon Bellion, Lana Del Rey, Nas & Taylor Swift.
Cupid 💘 | 3BOPS
![Cupid: 3BOPS No. 14 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay, katesupers from Pixabay, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cupid-3bops-no-14-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with CUPID in some form or fashion.
Bad Wolves vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Bad Wolves vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Eleven Seven Music, The Musical Hype, RCA, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bad-wolves-miley-cyrus-head-2-head-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the second edition of Head 2 Head, Bad Wolves and Miley Cyrus duke it over their respective takes on The Cranberries’ classic, “Zombie.”