Shirley Caesar, Satan, You’re A Liar | Music Lifts
![Shirley Caesar, Satan, You’re a Liar: Music Lifts No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Word, Inc.; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/shirley-caesar-satan-youre-a-liar-music-lifts-42-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Shirley Caesar performing “Satan, You’re A Liar.”
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Noah Kahan, Forever | Bangerz N Bopz
![Noah Kahan, Forever: Bangerz N Bopz No. 100 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury/ Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/noah-kahan-forever-bangerz-n-bopz-100-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Forever” performed by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Noah Kahan.
Lionel Richie vs. Luther Vandross | Head 2 Head
![Lionel Richie vs. Luther Vandross: Head 2 Head No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PolyGram Pictures Ltd., Sony Music Entertainment, The Island Def Jam Music Group; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lionel-richie-vs-luther-vandross-head-2-head-44-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.”
Russ, Wife You Up | Bangerz N Bopz
![Russ, Wife You Up: Bangerz N Bopz No. 99 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Russ My Way Inc. / Columbia; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/russ-wife-you-up-bangerz-n-bopz-99-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Wife You Up” performed by rapper and singer Russ.
kwn, do what i say | Beaming with Pride
![kwn, do what i say: Beaming with Pride No. 100 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; RCA; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kwn-do-what-i-say-beaming-with-pride-100-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 100th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “do what i say” performed by British singer-songwriter and rapper kwn.
Enrique Iglesias & Whitney Houston, Could I Have This Kiss Forever | Dazzling Duets
![Enrique Iglesias & Whitney Houston, Could I Have This Kiss Forever: Dazzling Duets No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/enrique-iglesias-whitney-houston-could-i-have-this-kiss-forever-dazzling-duets-2025-28.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Enrique Iglesias and Whitney Houston collaborate on “Could I Have This Kiss Forever.”
The Temptations, The Little Drummer Boy | Throwback Vibez
![The Temptations, The Little Drummer Boy: Throwback Vibez No. 198 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/the-temptations-the-little-drummer-boy-throwback-vibez-198-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 198th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Little Drummer Boy” by The Temptations.
A Riveting Collection of R Songs | Playlist
![A Riveting Collection of R Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, Natalia Lavrinenko from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/a-riveting-collection-of-r-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
A Riveting Collection of R Songs features songs by Amy Winehouse, Artemas, GIVĒON, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, and LISA.
Getting to Know… Zoning Out | Interview
![Zoning Out [📷: Zoning Out]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/zoning-out.jpg?fit=600%2C570&ssl=1)
In the 497th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the London-based indie-pop project Zoning Out.
Getting to Know… ttwig | Interview
![ttwig [📷: ttwig]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ttwig-3.jpg?fit=768%2C456&ssl=1)
In the 496th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from do-it-all musician, ttwig.
Mahavishnu Orchestra, Meeting of the Spirits | Throwback Vibez
![Mahavishnu Orchestra, Meeting of the Spirits: Throwback Vibez No. 197 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/the-mahavishnu-orchestra-meeting-of-the-spiritis-throwback-vibez-197-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 197th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Meeting of the Spirits” by Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin.
Sabrina Carpenter, Never Getting Laid | Midnight Heat
![Sabrina Carpenter, Never Getting Laid: Midnight Heat No. 98 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sabrina-carpenter-never-getting-laid-midnight-heat-98-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 98th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Never Getting Laid” by Sabrina Carpenter.
Getting to Know… Open Window | Interview
![Open Window [📷: Open Window]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/open-window.jpg?fit=600%2C401&ssl=1)
In the 495th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Thousand Oaks-based rock band Open Window.
JORDY, COULDA NOT | Beaming with Pride
![JORDY, COULDA NOT: Beaming with Pride No. 99 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; JORDY / EMPIRE; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jordy-coulda-not-beaming-with-pride-99-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 99th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “COULDA NOT” performed by gay pop singer-songwriter JORDY.
Getting to Know… Glaascats | Interview
![Glaascats [📷: Glaascats]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/glaascats.jpg?fit=768%2C522&ssl=1)
In the 494th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Fribourg, Switzerland-based band Glaascats.
Getting to Know… Lake Mar/E | Interview
![Lake Mar/E [📷: Lake Mar/E]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lake-mare-pr-1.jpg?fit=768%2C602&ssl=1)
In the 493rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from northern Utah rock/metal band Lake Mar/E.
Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey, Endless Love | COVERS
![Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey, Endless Love: Covers No. 40 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/luther-vandross-mariah-carey-endless-love-covers-40-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of COVERS (2025), Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey deliver a compelling rendition of “Endless Love,” originally recorded by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross.
Bad Bunny, DtMF | Wacky Wednesday
![Bad Bunny, DtMF: Wacky Wednesday No. 50 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rimas Entertainment LLC; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bad-bunny-dtmf-wacky-wednesday-50-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “DtMF,” performed by Bad Bunny.
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs → Playlist
![Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, alexxloo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/who-what-when-where-why-how-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Songs features songs by Bee Gees, Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Dempsey, and Whitney Houston.
ETHAN, weaker days | Song Review
![ETHAN, weaker days [📷: ETHAN]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ethan-weaker-days.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The handsome and talented Kiwi LGBTQ pop musician, ETHAN, delivers an authentic, honest, and must-hear bop in “weaker days.”
Amanda Perez, Angel | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Amanda Perez, Angel: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 48 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/amanda-perez-angel-1-Hit-Wonderful-48-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Angel” performed by Mexican American R&B singer-songwriter Amanda Perez.
John Prine, Angel From Montgomery | Throwback Vibez
![John Prine, Angel From Montgomery: Throwback Vibez No. 196 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/john-prine-angel-from-montgomery-throwback-vibez-196-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 196th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Angel From Montgomery” by singer-songwriter extraordinaire John Prine.
Beats By AI, Double Fisting | Midnight Heat
![Beats By AI, Double Fisting: Midnight Heat No. 97 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/beats-by-ai-double-fisting-midnight-heat-97-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 97th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Double Fisting” by Beats By AI.
Ice Spice & Tokischa, Thootie | Song Review
![Ice Spice & Tokischa “Thootie” [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recording, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ice-spice-tokischa-thootie.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
American rapper Ice Spice and Dominican rapper Tokischa join forces for the confident, engaging, and infectious rap banger, “Thootie.”
Tammi Terrell, All I Do Is Think About You | Throwback Vibez
![Tammi Terrell, All I Do Is Think About You: Throwback Vibez No. 195 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/tammi-terrell-all-i-do-is-think-about-you-throwback-vibez-195-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 195th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “All I Do Is Think About You” by Tammi Terrell.
13 Captivating Songs Filled with Luck | Playlist 🎧
![13 Captivating Songs Filled with Luck (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Laura Tancredi, Tara Winstead from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/13-captivating-songs-filled-with-luck.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Captivating Songs Filled with Luck features songs by Chappell Roan, David Archuleta, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Laufey, Zach Top, and Zedd & Remi Wolf.
Aretha Franklin, Spirit in the Dark | Music Lifts
![Aretha Franklin, Spirit in the Dark: Music Lifts No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aretha-franklin-spirit-in-the-dark-music-lifts-41-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, performing “Spirit in the Dark.”