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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.

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Lil Uzi Vert, XO Tour Llif3 | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 29th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “XO Tour Llif3” performed by Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Apr 11, 2026

RYANN, Dear Mother of My Ex… | Beaming with Pride

In the 29th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Dear Mother of My Ex…” performed by queer Netherlands pop artist RYANN.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Apr 10, 2026

Charlie Puth & Coco Jones, Sideways | Dazzling Duets

In the 15th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Charlie Puth and Coco Jones collaborate on the silky-smooth “Sideways.”

Columns, Dazzling Duets, Music By the musical hype|Apr 10, 2026

11 Outstanding OTHER Songs | Playlist

11 Outstanding OTHER Songs features songs by Brent Faiyaz, Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy, Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, and Smokey Robinson.

Music By the musical hype|Apr 10, 2026