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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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Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.
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Albums of various styles are reviewed.
Playlists
Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.
Interviews
Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.
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Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.
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Getting to Know… Zayd | Interview
In the 448th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Canadian singer/songwriter Zayd.
Key Glock, 3AM in ToKEYo | Song Review 🎵
Memphis, Tennessee rapper Key Glock ‘keeps it 100’ on his brief but entertaining and potent rap banger, “3AM in ToKEYo.”
Rema, Baby (Is it a Crime) | Song Review 🎵
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper Rema brings the infectious, sensual vibes on his entertaining Afrobeats single, “Baby (Is it a Crime).”
GIVĒON, TWENTIES | Song Review 🎵
Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON laments being young and dumb regarding love on his authentic, smooth, and soulful single, “TWENTIES.”
LaTour, People Are Still Having Sex | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the sixth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “People Are Still Having Sex” performed by LaTour.
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