Shawn Mendes, Wonder | Album Review 💿
![Shawn Mendes, Wonder [📷 : Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shawn-mendes-wonder-island-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Shawn Mendes begins the transition from heartthrob to fully grown adult on his fourth studio album, Wonder.
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100 Best Songs of 2020: Year in Review | Playlist 🎧
![100 Best Songs of 2020: Year in Review [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Republic, Dirty Hit, Columbia, Interscope, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/100-best-songs-of-2020-year-in-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020 🎧 features bops courtesy of BTS, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Rina Sawayma & The Weeknd.
Ant Clemons, Better Days | Track Review 🎵
![Ant Clemons, "Better Days" (Ft. Justin Timberlake) [📷 : A. Blessing / Legion / Human Re Sources]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ant-clemons-better-days-human-re-sources.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ant Clemons taps Grammy-winner Justin Timberlake for the sleek, soulful single, “Better Days.”
Prison | 5ive Songs
![Prison: 5ive Songs No. 68 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/prison-5ive-songs-no-68.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with PRISON or imprisonment in some form or fashion.
Getting to Know… Baby Shakes | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Baby Shakes: Interview #152 [📷: Baby Shakes, Brent Faulkner, Dimple Discs, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/getting-to-know-baby-shakes-interview-152.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 152nd interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get great insight from NYC rock n roll-punk band, Baby Shakes.
Zipten, Volcano Sunset | Track Review 🎵
![Zipten, "Volcano Sunset" [📷: Zipten]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/zipten.png?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
George James: Zipten crafts one of the most refreshing electronic compositions I have come across in recent months. Read our review here.
Julia Thomsen, New Beginnings | Track Review 🎵
![Julia Thomsen, “New Beginnings” [📷: 569238 DK Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/julia-thomsen-new-beginnings.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
George James: “New Beginnings” is the latest track to make it into 2020 festive playlists. Its a charming release fusing neo-classical with Christmas.
The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, Blinding Lights (Remix) | Track Review
![The Weeknd & ROSALÍA, "Blinding Lights (Remix) [📷 : Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/the-weeknd-rosalia-blinding-lights-remix-republic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Latin artist ROSALÍA joins Grammy-winning R&B artist, The Weeknd, on the latest remix of his mega-hit, “Blinding Lights.”
Lil Baby, Errbody | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Baby, Errbody [📷 : Quality Control Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lil-baby-errbody-quality-control-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The hits keep on coming for Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby, who shines once more on his newest single, “Errbody.”
24kGoldn, Coco | Track Review 🎵
![24kGoldn, "Coco" [📷: Records LLC / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/24kgoldn-coco-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The good ‘mood’ continues for melodic rapper 24kGoldn on his short but sweet single, “Coco,” where he’s assisted by DaBaby.
Britney Spears, Swimming in the Stars | Track Review 🎵
![Britney Spears, "Swimming in the Stars" [📷 : RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/britney-spears-swimming-in-the-stars-rca-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Despite experiencing a sketchy year, pop icon Britney Spears impresses with the beautiful, lush balladry of “Swimming in the Stars.”
Juice WRLD, Real Shit | Track Review 🎵
![Juice WRLD (with benny blanco), "Real Shit" [📷 : Grade A Productions / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/juice-wrld-benny-blanco-real-shit-interscope-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The great Juice WRLD blesses us with positive vibes on his no lying, posthumous single, “Real Shit” alongside writer/producer benny blanco.
100 Best Songs of 2020: 50 – 26 | Playlist 🎧
![Best Songs of 2020: #50 - 26 (Pt. 3) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/best-songs-2020-50-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 50 – 26 🎧 features bops courtesy of Bob Dylan, The Killers, Lady Gaga, Rina Sawayama & The Strokes.
Plastic | 5ive Songs
![Plastic: 5ive Songs No. 67 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/plastic-5ive-songs-no-67.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with PLASTIC in some form or fashion.
Trey Lewis, Dicked Down in Dallas | Track Review 🎵
![Trey Lewis, "Dicked Down in Dallas" [📷 : Trey Lewis]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/trey-lewis-dicked-down-in-dallas-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Not to be taken seriously, country musician Trey Lewis shocks and entertains on his utterly filthy single, “Dicked Down in Dallas.”
100 Best Songs of 2020: 75 – 51 | Playlist 🎧
![Best Songs of 2020: #75 - 51 (Pt. 2) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/best-songs-2020-75-51.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 100 – 76 🎧 features bops courtesy of Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Childish Gambino, Omar Apollo & The 1975.
Lie to Me | 5ive Songs
![Lie To Me: 5ive Songs No. 66 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/lie-to-me-5ive-songs-no-66.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with the phrase, LIE TO ME in some form or fashion.
Josh Groban, Harmony | Album Review 💿
![Josh Groban, Harmony [📷 : Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/josh-groban-harmony-reprise-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated traditional pop artist Josh Groban sounds incredibly harmonious on his eighth studio album, Harmony.
Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts | Album Review 💿
![Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/miley-cyrus-plastic-hearts-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, Grammy-nominated pop standout Miley Cyrus releases her best album in years.
100 Best Songs of 2020: 100 – 76 | Playlist 🎧
![Best Songs of 2020: #100 - 76 (Pt. 1) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/best-songs-2020-100-76.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 100 – 76 🎧 features bops courtesy of Aloe Blacc, Big Sean, Demi Lovato, Jason Isbell & Shawn Mendes.
Cordae, The Parables | Track Review 🎵
![Cordae, "The Parables" [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cordae-the-parables-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae brings the heat on his second single of 2020, the aggressive, hard-hitting “The Parables.”
Mood | 5ive Songs
![Mood: 5ive Songs No. 65 [📷 : Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mood-5ive-songs-no-65.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with a MOOD in some form or fashion.
Arlo Parks, Caroline | Track Review 🎵
![Arlo Parks, "Caroline" [📷 : Transgressive]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/arlo-parks-caroline-transgressive-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
British R&B singer/songwriter Arlo Parks shows immense potential on her chill, narrative-driven single, “Caroline.”
YUNGBLUD, mars | Track Review 🎵
![YUNGBLUD, "Mars" [📷 : Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/yungblud-mars-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Nonconformist alternative standout YUNGBLUD shines on “mars,” the fifth advance single from his sophomore album, weird!
Rina Sawayama, LUCID | Track Review 🎵
![Rina Sawayama, "LUCID" [📷: Dirty Hit]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rina-sawayama-lucid-dirty-hit-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rina Sawayama continues to slay, dreaming about being with or being the dream girl on her fresh new single, “LUCID.”
Jennifer Lopez, In the Morning | Track Review 🎵
![Jennifer Lopez, "In the Morning" [📷: HITCO]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/jennifer-lopez-in-the-morning-hitco-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although she serves up nothing ‘game changing,’ Jennifer Lopez reminds us she’s still got it on the sexy pop single, “In the Morning.”
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/awesome-songs-november-2020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2020 🎧 features 2 Chainz, Fousheé, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion & Shawn Mendes.