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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.

k.d. lang, Constant Craving | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 18th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Constant Craving” performed by k.d. lang.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Feb 28, 2025

The Temprees, Dedicated To The One I Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Dedicated To The One I Love” by Memphis R&B/soul trio, The Temprees.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Feb 28, 2025

13 Scintillating WE Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Scintillating WE Songs features songs by Ariana Grande, Coco Jones, Future, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Olly Alexander, and Rihanna.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 28, 2025

Toby Keith, Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue | Controversial Songs

In the ninth edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” by Toby Keith.

Columns, Controversial Songs, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Feb 27, 2025