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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Jerry Butler, Moody Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Moody Woman” by the late, great soul legend, Jerry Butler.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 4, 2025

2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review 🎵

2plumdum isn’t just riding waves—he’s creating his own current. "Resonates" genuinely lives up to its name.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|Apr 4, 2025

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 features songs by Denise LaSalle, ETHAN, Pharrell Williams x Miley Cyrus, Teddy Pendergrass, and Twisted Sister.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 4, 2025

Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady) | Controversial Songs

In the 11th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith.

Columns, Controversial Songs, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Apr 3, 2025

James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Yah Mo Be There” by James Ingram and Michael McDonald.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Apr 3, 2025

Al Calderon, Lo100to | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 26th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Lo100to” by Al Calderon.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Apr 3, 2025

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