The Musical Hype
- About The Musical Hype
- Reviews
  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
  - Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
- Playlists 🎧
  - Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
- Throwback Vibez
- Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
- Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
- Spicy Tunez
- Dazzling Duets
- Face Off
- More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
- Music Submissions
- Privacy Policy
Search for:

Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

~ The Musical Hype ~

Gabriel Santiago, Homoerotic | Beaming with Pride

In the second edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Homoerotic” performed by Gabriel Santiago.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jan 7, 2026

Artemas, time alone w u | Song Review

English pop singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas continues to titillate on his brief but naughty and sensual single, “time alone w u.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 7, 2026

mgk, times of my life | Song Review

Unfortunately, mgk doesn’t muster up too much excitement, let alone much innovation or musical excellence, on his single, “times of my life.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jan 7, 2026

Jonathan Michael Fleming, I Left My Home | Wacky Wednesday

In the first edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “I Left My Home,” performed by Jonathan Michael Fleming.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jan 7, 2026

Almost | 5 Gems

Almost: 5 Gems features songs by Brandy, Hozier, Kurt Carr, Mike Reno & Ann Wilson, and Sabrina Carpenter.

5 Gems, Evergreen, Mini Playlists, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jan 7, 2026

cupcakKe, Moan-a-Lisa | Spicy Tunez

In the second edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Moan-a-Lisa” by cupcakKe.

Columns, Music, Spicy Tunez 🌶️ 🎶 By the musical hype|Jan 6, 2026

Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

The Musical Hype