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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 ~

Charli XCX, Chains of Love | Song Review

Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX slackens the tempo and amps up the emotion on her ballad, “Chains of Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 17, 2025

Teddy Pendergrass, When Somebody Loves You Back | Throwback Vibez

In the 183rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “When Somebody Loves You Back” by Teddy Pendergrass.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Nov 17, 2025

13 Mo’ Incredibly Hard-Working Songs | Playlist

13 Mo’ Incredibly Hard-Working Songs features songs by Donna Summer, Ice Nine Kills, Joe Jonas, LaShun Pace, Loverboy, and Shirley Caesar.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Nov 17, 2025

Brandy, One Voice | Music Lifts

In the 38th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Brandy performing “One Voice.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2025

Tate McRae, Like I do | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 92nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Like I Do” performed by Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Nov 16, 2025

James Cleveland vs. The Rance Allen Group | Head 2 Head

In the 40th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), James Cleveland and The Rance Allen Group contend for the best rendition of “I Stood On the Banks of Jordan.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Nov 15, 2025

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