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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’ Kim, Magic Stick | Midnight Heat

In the 99th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Magic Stick” by Lil’ Kim featuring 50 Cent.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Dec 16, 2025

Curtis Mayfield, Move On Up | Throwback Vibez

In the 199th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 15, 2025

15 More Marvelously Tactile Touch Songs | Playlist 🎧

15 More Marvelously Tactile Touch Songs features songs by BIA, Busta Rhymes, Diana Ross, Jessie Murph, RYANN, and The Staple Singers.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 15, 2025

Shirley Caesar, Satan, You’re A Liar | Music Lifts

In the 42nd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Shirley Caesar performing “Satan, You’re A Liar.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Dec 14, 2025

Noah Kahan, Forever | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 100th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Forever” performed by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Noah Kahan.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Dec 14, 2025

Lionel Richie vs. Luther Vandross | Head 2 Head

In the 44th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lionel Richie & Diana Ross and Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “Endless Love.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 13, 2025

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