Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want | Throwback Vibez
![Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want: Throwback Vibez No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jimmy-cliff-you-can-get-it-if-you-really-want-throwback-vibez-36-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Jimmy Cliff.
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Getting to Know… James Houlahan | Interview
In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.
Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk | Song Review
![Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk [📷: Lyfestyle Corporation / Field Trip Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yeat-let-king-tonka-talk.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️ Rappers Yeat and King Kylie (Kylie Jenner) miss the mark on the dumb, substance-less, oddly titled single, “Let King Tonka Talk.”
RAYE, Click Clack Symphony. | Song Review
![RAYE, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/raye-this-music-may-contain-hope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ British singer-songwriter RAYE collaborates with Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer on the epic, cinematic song, “Click Clack Symphony.”
Niall Horan, Dinner Party | Song Review
![Niall Horan, Dinner Party [📷: Neon Haze Music Ltd. / Niall Horan / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/niall-horan-dinner-party.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Irish pop singer-songwriter Niall Horan returns with a respectable if safe, middle-of-the-road pop single in “Dinner Party.”
Noah Kahan, Porch Light | Song Review
![Noah Kahan, The Great Divide [📷: Mercury Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/noah-kahan-the-great-divide.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Porch Light” is another triumph from Noah Kahan, thanks to a well-rounded vocal, top-notch songwriting & rhythmic, vibrant musical accompaniment.
The Four Lads, Istanbul (Not Constantinople) | Throwback Vibez
![The Four Lads, Istanbul (Not Constantinople): Throwback Vibez No. 35 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/the-four-lads-istanbul-not-constantinople-throwback-vibez-35-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads.
13 Striking Songs About Models | Playlist
![13 Striking Songs About Models (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Alexander Kravitskiy, Antonio Friedemann, Bruno Curly, Israelzin Oliveira, Klaus Dieter, Matilda Jacob, Victor Miyata from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13-striking-songs-about-models.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Striking Songs About Models features songs by Kyle Alessandro, J. Cole, Kraftwerk, Madonna, Måneskin, and RuPaul.
Mahalia Jackson, Always Look Up | Music Lifts
![Mahalia Jackson, Always Look Up: Music Lifts No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mahalia-jackson-always-look-up-music-lifts-11-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary gospel musician Mahalia Jackson performing “Always Look Up.”
Olivia Dean, Close Up | Bangerz N Bopz
![Olivia Dean, Close Up: Bangerz N Bopz No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/olivia-dean-close-up-bangerz-n-bopz-24-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Close Up” performed by Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.
Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton | Face Off
![Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton: Face Off No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/laura-branigan-vs-michael-bolton-face-off-7-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of Face Off (2026), Laura Branigan and Michael Bolton face off for the best rendition of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”
Clipse, P.O.V. | Bangerz N Bopz
![Clipse, P.O.V.: Bangerz N Bopz No. 23 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clipse / Roc Nation Distribution; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/clipse-pov-bangerz-n-bopz-23-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “P.O.V.” performed by Clipse featuring Tyler, The Creator.
JORDY, BAD SEX | Beaming with Pride
![JORDY, BAD SEX: Beaming with Pride No. 23 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; JORDY / EMPIRE; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jordy-bad-sex-beaming-with-pride-23-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “BAD SEX” performed by gay pop singer-songwriter JORDY.
Forrest Frank & Connor Price, UP! | Dazzling Duets
![Forrest Frank & Connor Price, UP!: Dazzling Duets No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; river house records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/forrest-frank-connor-price-up-dazzling-duets-12-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Christian musician Forrest Frank and Canadian rapper Connor Price collaborate on “UP!”
philojain, Riff Raff | Song Review
![philojain, Riff Raff Audio (1-99) [📷: Amit Jain]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/philojain-riff-raff-audio-1-99.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amit Jain, operating under the name philojain, smashes it with the guitar instrumental, "Riff Raff."
15 Marvelous ME Songs | Playlist
![15 Marvelous ME Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Font Generator; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15-marvelous-me-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Marvelous ME Songs features songs by Artemas, Céline Dion, Corbyn Besson, Def Leppard, Joan Armatrading, and Robyn.
Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye, Lube It Up Buttercup | Spicy Tunez
![Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye, Lube It Up Buttercup: Spicy Tunez No. 23 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dürty Needlëz; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/durty-needlez-anitta-leye-lube-it-up-buttercup-spicy-tunes-23-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Lube It Up Buttercup” by Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye.
JORDY, GOD COMPLEX | Song Review
![JORDY, GOD COMPLEX [📷: JORDY / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jordy-god-complex.jpg?fit=630%2C630&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gay singer-songwriter JORDY ‘rocks out’ on his no-good-ex-driven, pop/rock, pop-punk single, “GOD COMPLEX.”
Bootsy Collins, I’d Rather Be with You | Throwback Vibez
![Bootsy Collins, I’d Rather Be with You: Throwback Vibez No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bootsy-collins-id-rather-be-with-you-throwback-vibez-34-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I’d Rather Be with You” by Bootsy Collins.
Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale, gold | Beaming with Pride
![Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale, gold: Beaming with Pride No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Body of Work; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/asbjorn-la-boum-fatale-gold-beaming-with-pride-22-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “gold” performed by Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale.
Toploader, Dancing in the Moonlight | COVERS
![Toploader, Dancing in the Moonlight: Covers No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/toploader-dancing-in-the-moonlight-covers-7-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of COVERS (2026), Toploader delivers a compelling rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight,” famously covered by King Harvest.
Jill Scott, BPOTY | Wacky Wednesday
![Jill Scott, BPOTY: Wacky Wednesday No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blues Babe Records LLC / Human Re Sources / The Orchard; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jill-scott-bpoty-wacky-wednesday-11-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “BPOTY,” performed by Jill Scott featuring Too $hort.
Mama | 5 Gems
![Mama: 5 Gems No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; OpenClipart-Vectors, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mama-5-gems-9-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Mama: 5 Gems No. 9 (2026) features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Chase Atlantic, Latto, and Shirley Caesar.
Danae Hays, Dick in My Nightstand | Spicy Tunez
![Danae Hays, Dick in My Nightstand: Spicy Tunez No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Danae Hays; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/danae-hays-dick-in-my-nightstand-spicy-tunes-22-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Dick in My Nightstand” by Danae Hays.
Yael Naim, New Soul | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Yael Naim, New Soul: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; tôt Ou tard|VF Musiques; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yael-naim-new-soul-one-hit-wonderful-11-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “New Soul,” a top-10 hit by French-born Israeli singer-songwriter Yael Naim.
Miles Davis, So What | Throwback Vibez
![Miles Davis, So What: Throwback Vibez No. 33 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/miles-davis-so-what-throwback-vibez-33-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “So What” by the iconic jazz musician Miles Davis.
Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review
![Ervin Munir, When I Think [📷: Ervin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ervin-munir-when-i-think.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ervin Munir has been quietly building something real, and this third album, When I Think, feels like the moment everything comes into focus.