An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States: Reconstructed | Playlist 🎧
After deconstructing ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ by region, we reconstruct it with all its random, colorful facts & such.
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Getting to Know… Random Ties | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Random Ties: Interview #103 [Photo Credits: Random Ties, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/getting-to-know-random-ties-interview-103.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 103rd interview on The Musical Hype, we chat with Youssef, the vocalist/guitarist for alternative rock band Random Ties.
Juice WRLD, Smile | Track Review 🎵
![Juice WRLD, "Smile" (Ft. The Weeknd) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/juice-wrld-smile-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The late Juice WRLD, assisted by The Weeknd, shines once more on “Smile,” a single likely to grace the deluxe edition of Legends Never Die.
Joji & Diplo, Daylight | Track Review 🎵
![Joji & Diplo, "Daylight" [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music / Mad Decent]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/joji-diplo-daylight-88rising-12tone-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Joji, with an assist from Diplo, returns with “Daylight,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore album, Nectar.
Castles… Palaces… | 5ive Songs
On the 18th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with castles or palaces in some form or fashion.
Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here | Album Review 💿
On his seventh studio album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, Luke Bryan delivers a respectable if safe and un-innovative effort.
Getting to Know… Tete Essien | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Tete Essien: Interview #102 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Tete Essien]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/getting-to-know-tete-essien-interview-102.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 102nd interview on The Musical Hype, we get some great, in depth insight from rising British musician Tete Essien regarding his craft.
Omar Apollo, Stayback | Track Review 🎵
![Omar Apollo, "Stayback" [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/omar-apollo-stayback-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Omar Apollo shines on the short but incredibly sweet “Stayback,” the soulful, R&B-infused promo single from his full-length debut album.
Troye Sivan, Rager teenager! | Track Review 🎵
![Troye Sivan, "Rager Teenager" (music video screenshot) [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/troye-sivan-rager-teenager-track-review-capitol.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Rager teenager!” marks the best single from In a Dream, the highly anticipated EP from South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan.
Cardi B, WAP | Track Review 🎵
![Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, "WAP" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cardi-b-megan-thee-stallion-wap-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Cardi B, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion, get ‘down and dirty’ on the hella unapologetic, highly sexed-up single, “WAP.”
DaBaby, BLAME IT ON BABY (DELUXE) | Album Review 💿
![DaBaby, Blame it On Baby (Deluxe) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dababy-blame-it-on-baby-deluxe-interscope-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With the deluxe version of BLAME IN ON BABY, which arrives four months after its initial release, DaBaby doesn’t move the needle.
15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs Where Female Rappers Get Down ‘N’ Dirty [Photo Credits: 300 Entertainment, Atlantic, Atlantic, Bad Dreams, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, cupcakKe, Def Jam, EMPIRE, Essential Media Group, GOOD, Island, Kemosabe, RCA, Republic, Slip N' Slide, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/15-songs-where-female-rappers-get-down-n-dirty.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs Where Female Rappers Gettin’ Down ‘N’ Dirty features Cardi B, cupcakKe, Iggy Azalea, Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj.
The West Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 🎧
![The West Region: Deconstructed [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/the-west-region-deconstructed.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The West Region.
15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason | Playlist 🎧
![15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/15-c-songs-selected-with-no-rhyme-or-reason.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘15 C Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features Ellie Goulding, Logic, ROSALÍA, Summer Walker, Taylor Swift & The Weeknd.
Fousheé, Deep End | Track Review 🎵
![Fousheé, "Deep End" [Photo Credit: Fousheé]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/foushee-deep-end-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising R&B singer Fousheé shines on the short but absolutely, utterly sweet, must-hear single, “Deep End.”
The Neighbourhood, Cherry Flavoured | Track Review 🎵
![The Neighbourhood, "Cherry Flavoured" [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/the-neighbourhood-cherry-flavoured-columbia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Though a bit quirky, Jesse Rutherford and The Neighbourhood deliver quite the alluring, charming, vibe-laden single with “Cherry Flavoured.”
NLE Choppa, Narrow Road | Track Review 🎵
![NLE Choppa, "Narrow Road" (Ft. Lil Baby) [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nle-choppa-narrow-road-warner.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
NLE Choppa shines on “Narrow Road,” an advance single featuring Lil Baby from his highly anticipated debut album, Top Shotta.
Bastille, WHAT YOU GONNA DO??? | Track Review 🎵
![Bastille, "What You Gonna Do???" [Photo Credit: Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bastille-what-you-gonna-do-virgin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Opting for a distraction from the crazy world, Bastille enlists Graham Coxon for a ‘departure’ for the band “WHAT YOU GONNA DO???”
Pink… | 5ive Songs
![Pink … 5ive Songs No. 17 [Photo Credits: Alamo, Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Ian Dooley, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Republic, Unsplash, Warner UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pink-5ive-songs-no-17.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 17th edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are pink – or at least somehow associated with the color in some form or fashion.
Gryffin & John Martin, Cry | Track Review 🎵
![Gryffin & John Martin, "Cry" [Photo Credit: Darkroom]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/gryffin-john-martin-cry-darkroom-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
American dance musician and producer Gryffin and Swedish singer John Martin join forces for a surefire, dance bop, “Cry.”
Getting to Know… Planet For Sale | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Planet For Sale: Interview #101 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Planet for Sale]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/getting-to-know-planet-for-sale-interview-101.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 101st interview in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series, we get the scoop on the UK alternative collective, Planet For Sale.
Surf Mesa, Somewhere | Track Review 🎵
![Surf Mesa, "Somewhere" (Ft. Gus Dapperton) [Photo Credit: Astralwerks]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/surf-mesa-somewhere-astralwerks-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising electronic musician Surf Mesa impresses on “Somewhere,” his first original single of 2020. He taps Gus Dapperton for the vocal assist.
Marilyn Manson, WE ARE CHAOS | Track Review 🎵
![Marilyn Manson, "WE ARE CHAOS" [Photo Credit: Loma Vista]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/marilyn-manson-we-are-chaos-single-loma-vista.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Marilyn Manson returns with “WE ARE CHAOS,” a brighter, major-key record that marks a departure for the collective.
11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/11-songs-serving-up-greetings-good-morning-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘11 Songs Serving Up Greetings & Good Morning’ features songs from Alex Aiono, The Beatles, EDEN, Max Frost, Mak Sauce & TOKYO’S REVENGE.
The Hassan Assassin, Come Over | Track Review 🎵
George James: 'Come Over' is the latest gift from up and coming rapper The Hassan Assassin. He's taken a giant leap with this new track.
Tanaka Makoni, Lust | Track Review 🎵
![Tanaka Makoni, "Lust" [Photo Credit: Tanaka Makoni]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tanaka-makoni-lust-tanaka-makoni-768x768.jpg)
[usr 4] Tanaka Makoni Introduces New Hip Hop Gem ‘Lust’ Contributed by George James [otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”T” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]anaka Makoni is back with ‘Lust’. It is a robust hip hop gem with an intro which sticks out like a…
Kem, Live Out Your Love | Track Review 🎵
![Kem, "Live Out Your Love" (Ft. Toni Braxton) [Photo Credit: Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/kem-live-out-your-love-motown.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kem keeps it classic and classy on “Live Out Your Love” featuring Toni Braxton, the second single from his comeback LP, Love Always Wins.