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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 ~

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Your Precious Love | Dazzling Duets

In the 25th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell collaborate on “Your Precious Love.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music By the musical hype|Nov 21, 2025

Parliament, Mothership Connection (Star Child) | Throwback Vibez

In the 186th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Mothership Connection” by Parliament.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Nov 21, 2025

A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs | Playlist 🎧

A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Connie Francis, Def Leppard, Grant & Ash, Olly Alexander, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Nov 21, 2025

Phil Collins, Two Hearts | Throwback Vibez

In the 185th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Hearts” by award-winning pop-rock singer-songwriter Phil Collins.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Nov 20, 2025

Ella Fitzgerald, Santa Claus Got Stuck (In My Chimney) | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 92nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Santa Claus Got Stuck (In My Chimney)” by Ella Fitzgerald.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Nov 20, 2025