13 More Songs Centered on Life | Playlist 🎧
![13 MORE Songs Centered on Life [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/13-more-songs-centered-on-life.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘13 More Songs Centered on Life’ features music courtesy of Future, John Legend, Kehlani, Norah Jones, Perfume Genius & Trevor Daniel.v
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Read More13 More Songs Centered on Life | Playlist 🎧
Powfu, poems of the past (EP) | Album Review 💿
“Death bed” is the crowning achievement on poems of the past, but Powfu shows immense potential and talent beyond its biggest hit.
John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review 💿
John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.
Getting to Know… Twin Void | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Twin Voids: Interview #89 [Photo Credits: Twin Voids, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/getting-to-know-twin-void-interview-89-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 89th interview in the Getting to Know… series, guitarist Nathan Bidwell provides the scoop on his band, Twin Void.
Beyoncé, Black Parade | Track Review 🎵
![Beyoncé, "Back Parade" [Photo Credits: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/beyonce-black-parade-columbia-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Beyoncé celebrates and embraces unapologetic blackness on her ear catching, Juneteenth 2020 released single, “Black Parade.”
Alicia Keys, Perfect Way to Die | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Perfect Way to Die" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/alicia-keys-perfect-way-to-die-photo-credit-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”
Getting to Know… Demi the Daredevil | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Demi the Daredevil [Photo Credits: Demi the Daredevil, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/getting-to-know-demi-the-daredevil-interview-88.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 88th interview on The Musical Hype, Jeff Azar gives up the scoop on his theatrical alternative rock band, Demi the Daredevil.
Getting to Know… Dig Two Graves | Interview 🎤
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For our 87th interview, we chat it up with Jaybee and Kenny Meeks of central New Jersey progressive metalcore band, Dig Two Graves.
51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far) | Year in Review 🎧
![51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far): Year in Review 🎧 [Photo Credits: 12Tone Music, 88rising, Brent Faulkner, Island, Matador, Pexels, Pixabay, Quality Control Music, RCA, Republic, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/51-best-songs-of-2020-so-far-year-in-review-photo-credits-12tone-music-88rising-brent-faulkner-island-matador-pexels-pixabay-quality-control-music-rca-republic-warner.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fiona Apple, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch &The Weeknd appear on 51 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far).
13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert | Playlist 🎧
![13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert 🎧 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/13-scrumptious-songs-about-candy-and-dessert-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘13 Scrumptious Songs About Candy & Dessert’ features music by BAEKHYUN, JoJo, Lady Gaga, Melanie Martinez, and Trey Songz.
MORGENSHTERN & Eldzhey, Cadillac | Track Review 🎵
![MORGENSHTERN & Eldzhey, “Cadillac” [Photo Credit: Zhara Distribution]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/morgenshtern-eldzhey-cadillac-zhara-distribution-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Russian rappers MORGENSHTERN and Eldzhey bring cockiness, confidence, and ample drip to their banger, “Cadillac.”
Time to Eat – Dinner is Served! 🍗 🍲 🧁 | Playlist 🎧
![Time to Eat – Dinner is Served! [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/time-to-eat-dinner-is-served-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Time to Eat – Dinner is Served!’ is a 25-song playlist divided into five sections: Drinks, Fruits, Veggies, Entrée/Main Course & Desserts.
Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review 💿
![Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.
6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, TROLLZ | Track Review 🎵
![6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, "TROLLZ" [Photo Credits: 6ix9ine / Create Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/6ix9ine-nicki-minaj-trollz-create-music-group-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Controversial, ultra-polarizing rapper 6ix9ine teams up with Nicki Minaj once again for an unapologetic banger, “TROLLZ.”
Ashley Singh, 17 | Track Review 🎵
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Indie pop has just opened its door to the fabulous new release from Ashley Singh. '17' is a track with heaps of charisma and a sharp melody.
Quarantine Sucks, But At Least We Have Bops! | Playlist 🎧
![Quarantine sucks, but at least we have bops! [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/quarantine-sucks-but-at-least-we-have-bops.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Quarantine Sucks, But At Least We Have Bops’ features 11 favorites from the ‘pandemic’ playlists, plus two newbies from Charli XCX & Shamir.
21 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far) | Year in Review 💿🎧
Bad Bunny, Childish Gambino, Fiona Apple, Lady Gaga, Perfume Genius, RTJ & The Weeknd appear on 21 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far).
Shamir, On My Own | Track Review 🎵
![Shamir, "On My Own" [Photo Credit: Shamir]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shamir-on-my-own-shamir-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On “On My Own,” Shamir delivers a compelling rock anthem where he expresses being sufficient being on his own, sans love, post-breakup.
Pop Smoke, Make it Rain | Track Review 🎵
![Pop Smoke, "Make It Rain" (Ft. Rowdy Rebel) [Photo Credits: Victor Victor / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pop-smoke-make-it-rain-republic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Deceased rapper Pop Smoke is unapologetic and tough AF on “Make it Rain,” the promo single from his forthcoming, posthumous debut album.
Leon Bridges, Sweeter | Track Review 🎵
![Leon Bridges, "Sweeter" (Ft. Terrace Martin) [Photo Credit: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leon-bridges-sweeter-columbia-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Leon Bridges brilliantly captures his thoughts about race & racial injustice through the beautiful single, “Sweeter,” Ft. Terrace Martin.
G-Eazy, Love is Gone (Remix) | Track Review 🎵
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JAHMED joins G-Eazy and Drew Love on the remix of “Love is Gone,” a ‘woke’ protest song that originally appeared on The Beautiful & Damned.
Lil Baby, The Bigger Picture | Track Review 🎵
![Lil Baby, "The Bigger Picture" [Photo Credit: Quality Control Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lil-baby-the-bigger-picture-quality-control-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although totally unexpected, Lil Baby delivers an insightful, totally worthwhile protest anthem with “The Bigger Picture.”
13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter | Playlist 🎧
![13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/13-powerful-songs-where-black-lives-do-indeed-matter-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter’ features Springsteen, Jaheim, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Mickey Guyton & Trey Songz.
Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now | Album Review 💿
![Charli XCX, how i'm feeling now [Photo Credit: Warner UK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/charli-xcx-how-im-feeling-now-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review 💿
![Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions [Photo Credit: Southeastern]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-reunions-southeastern-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.
Meg Lawrenson, Use My Body | Track Review 🎵
![Meg Lawrenson [Photo. Credit: Meg Lawrenson]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/meg-lawrenson-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Meg Lawrenson returns with her new single 'Use My Body'. For me, possibly the best single from Meg in recent times. Read the full review.
No Serial Killer, We’re All Going 2 Die | Track Review 🎵
![No Serial Killer [Photo Credit: No Serial Killer]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/no-serial-killer-press-photo-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
George James: It is not very often that I came across a track quite like 'We're All Going 2 Die' by No Serial Killer. Read our review here.