Dynasty, Adventures in the Land of Music | Throwback Vibez
![Dynasty, Adventures in the Land of Music: Throwback Vibez No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dynasty-adventures-in-the-land-of-music-throwback-vibez-8-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Adventures in the Land of Music” by Dynasty.
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13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 5 | Playlist
![13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lucas Andrade from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/13-songs-where-you-are-the-focus-vol-5.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 5 features songs by Ariana Grande, Artemas, Leon Thomas, Miguel, Romy, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Sandra Crouch, Completely Yes | Music Lifts
![Sandra Crouch, Completely Yes: Music Lifts No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Light; 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/2025/12/sandra-crouch-completely-yes-music-lifts-3-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning gospel singer-songwriter Sandra Crouch performing “Completely Yes.”
Anderson .Paak, Come Down | Bangerz N Bopz
![Anderson .Paak, Come Down: Bangerz N Bopz No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OBE / Apeshit, Inc / EMPIRE; 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/2026/01/anderson-paak-come-down-bangerz-n-bopz-6-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the sixth edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Come Down” performed by Grammy-winning R&B/hip-hop musician Anderson .Paak.
Ivan Cornejo, Vuelve | Bangerz N Bopz
![Ivan Cornejo, Vuelve: Bangerz N Bopz No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zaragoza Records, LLC / Interscope; 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/2026/01/ivan-cornejo-vuelve-bangerz-n-bopz-5-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Vuelve” performed by Mexican American Música Mexicana singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo.
Tony Tacheny, Atrophy | Beaming with Pride
![Tony Tacheny, Atrophy: Beaming with Pride No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Perennial Records; 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/2026/01/tony-tacheny-atrophy-beaming-with-pride-5-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Atrophy” performed by filmmaker, writer, and musician Tony Tacheny.
Getting to Know… Oreaganomics | Interview
In the 503rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Mysterious underground American-based musical group, Oreaganomics.
Getting to Know… Before the Sirens | Interview
In the 502nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Hertfordshire rock band, Before the Sirens.
Getting to Know… Naked Sunday | Interview
![Naked Sunday [📷: Rob Billingham Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/naked-sunday-2.jpg?fit=768%2C512&ssl=1)
In the 501st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Staffordshire hard rock band Naked Sunday.
Rick James & Smokey Robinson, Ebony Eyes | Dazzling Duets
![Rick James & Smokey Robinson, Ebony Eyes: Dazzling Duets No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rick-james-smokey-robinson-ebony-eyes-dazzling-duets-3-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Motown legends Rick James and Smokey Robinson collaborate on “Ebony Eyes.”
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 | Playlist
![13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AOG Pixels, Ciel Fotos, EZEKIXL AKINNEWU, Moose Photos from Pexels; Daniele Barison, Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Petra from Pixabay; Gabriel Martin from Unsplash, Gabriel Martin on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/13-songs-that-feature-names-vol-8.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 features songs by blackbear, Kim Carnes, Paul Simon, Shirley Caesar, Tame Impala, and TOTO.
Teyana Taylor, Bed of Roses | Spicy Tunez
![Teyana Taylor, Bed of Roses: Spicy Tunez No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylormade Enterprises, Inc. / Def Jam Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/teyana-taylor-bed-of-roses-spicy-tunes-5-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Bed of Roses” by Teyana Taylor.
Getting to Know… Free Carmen | Interview
In the 500th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Finland-based alternative rock band, Free Carmen.
ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC | Song Review
![ZEE MACHINE, MAGNETIC [📷: HYMPHOMANIA INC.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/zee-machine-magnetic.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter ZEE MACHINE puts their foot into “MAGNETIC,” one of the most electrifying, fun, and irresistible singles of their career.
Jill Scott, Pressha | Song Review
![Jill Scott, Pressha [📷: Blues Babe Records LLC / Human Re Sources / The Orchard]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/jill-scott-pressha.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott shines on “Pressha,” the second advanced single from her long-awaited sixth album, To Whom This May Concern.
Barry Manilow, Copacabana (At the Copa) | Throwback Vibez
![Barry Manilow, Copacabana (At the Copa): Throwback Vibez No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista Records LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/barry-manilow-copacabana-at-the-copa-throwback-vibez-7-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Copacabana (At the Copa)” by Barry Manilow.
Walter Miller, Basic Instinct | Beaming with Pride
![Walter Miller, Basic Instinct: Beaming with Pride No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Walter Miller; 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/2025/12/walter-miller-basic-instinct-beaming-with-pride-4-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Basic Instinct” performed by pop/rock singer-songwriter Walter Miller.
bbno$, diamonds are forever → Song Review
![bbno$, diamonds are forever [📷: bbno$ / broke]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bbno-diamonds-are-forever.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Canadian rapper/singer bbno$ continues to be prolific and shows his versatility on his engaging first single of 2026, “diamonds are forever.”
Ari Lennox, Twin Flame | Song Review
![Ari Lennox, Vacancy [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ari-lennox-vacancy.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox delivers another bop with her love-centric single, “Twin Flame.”
Father John Misty, The Old Law | Song Review
![Father John Misty, The Old Law [📷: Father John Misty / Sub Pop Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/father-john-misty-the-old-law.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Father John Misty impresses with his skillful pen and top-notch musicianship once more on his single, “The Old Law.”
Ice Spice, Big Guy | Wacky Wednesday
![Ice Spice, Big Guy: Wacky Wednesday No. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ice-spice-big-guy-wacky-wednesday-2-2026.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Guy” by rapper Ice Spice.
Alone | 5 Gems
![Alone: 5 Gems 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, 建鹏 邵 from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alone-5-gems-2-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Alone: 5 Gems features songs by Halle, Michael Jackson, Reneé Rapp, The Dynamic Superiors, and Tom Nethersole.
Only Fire, Moana Lisa | Spicy Tunez
![Only Fire, Moana Lisa: Spicy Tunez No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Only Fire; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/only-fire-moana-lisa-spicy-tunes-4-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Moana Lisa” by Only Fire.
Feng, Cali Crazy | Song Review
![Feng, Cali Crazy [📷: Regularisperfect]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feng-cali-crazy.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Gen-Z British rapper, singer, and songwriter Feng drops a summery single in the dead of winter with the short but utterly sweet “Cali Crazy.”
Luke Combs, Sleepless in a Hotel Room | Song Review
![Luke Combs, The Way I Am [📷: Seven Ridges Records, LLC / Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/luke-combs-the-way-i-am.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs shines on the sleepless “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” a single from his sixth studio album, The Way I Am.
Kristinia DeBarge, Goodbye | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Kristinia DeBarge, Goodbye: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; 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/2026/01/kristinia-debarge-goodbye-one-hit-wonderful-2-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the second edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Goodbye,” the top 15 one-hit wonder by Kristinia DeBarge.
Joan Armatrading, The Weakness In Me | Throwback Vibez
![Joan Armatrading, The Weakness In Me: Throwback Vibez No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/joan-armatrading-the-weakness-in-me-throwback-vibez-6-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the sixth edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “The Weakness In Me” by Joan Armatrading.