Lauryn Hill & D’Angelo, Nothing Even Matters | Dazzling Duets
![Lauryn Hill & D’Angelo, Nothing Even Matters: Dazzling Duets No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ruffhouse Records LP; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lauryn-hill-dangelo-nothing-even-matters-dazzling-duets-2025-24.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Grammy-winning R&B musicians Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo collaborate on “Nothing Even Matters.”
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Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce | Throwback Vibez
![Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce: Throwback Vibez No. 182 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zapp-more-bounce-to-the-ounce-throwback-vibez-182-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 182nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “More Bounce to the Ounce” by Zapp.
An Outstanding Collection of O Songs | Playlist 🎧
![An Outstanding Collection of O Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/an-outstanding-collection-of-o-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
An Outstanding Collection of O Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Cardi B, Mad Tsai, Megan Thee Stallion, Troye Sivan, and Tyler Childers.
War, Low Rider | Throwback Vibez
![War, Low Rider: Throwback Vibez No. 181 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Far Out Productions, Inc. / Rhino Entertainment; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/war-low-rider-throwback-vibez-181-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Low Rider” by the legendary funk band, War.
Taylor Swift, Wood | Midnight Heat
![Taylor Swift, Wood: Midnight Heat No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; 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/2025/11/taylor-swift-wood-midnight-heat-90-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wood” by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
ADONXS, Wasted | Beaming with Pride
![ADONXS, Wasted: Beaming with Pride No. 91 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Czech Republic s.r.o.; 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/adonxs-wasted-beaming-with-pride-91-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 91st edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Wasted” performed by Slovak singer ADONXS.
Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count | COVERS
![Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count: Covers No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/mark-wills-almost-doesnt-count-covers-36-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of COVERS (2025), Mark Wills delivers a compelling rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count,” originally performed by Brandy.
Baths, Homosexuals | Wacky Wednesday
![Baths, Homosexuals: Wacky Wednesday No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Basement’s Basement; 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/2025/09/baths-homosexuals-wacky-wednesday-46-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Homosexuals,” performed by Baths.
15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧
![15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jamal Umar, Larry Jenkins from Pexels; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/15-intriguing-songs-where-the-keyword-is-song.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
15 Intriguing Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features songs by beabadoobee, Benson Boone, Brenton Wood, Conan Gray, ericdoa, and Shaboozey.
Romy, Love Who You Love | Song Review
![Romy, Love Who You Love [📷: Young]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/romy-love-who-you-love.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
English singer-songwriter Romy sings about the power of love on her moving electronic pop/ dance single, “Love Who You Love.”
Joji, If It Only Gets Better | Song Review
![Joji, Piss In The Wind [📷: Palace Creek / Virgin Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/joji-piss-in-the-wind.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Although brief, “If It Only Gets Better” marks another consistent, well-rounded, and highly enjoyable single from Joji.
Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review
![Kelsea Ballerini, Mount Pleasant [📷: Black River Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kelsea-ballerini-mount-pleasant.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”
GAYLE, abcdefu | 1 Hit WONDERful
![GAYLE, abcdefu: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2025/11/gayle-abcdefu-1-Hit-Wonderful-44-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight the Grammy-nominated song, “abcdefu,” performed by GAYLE.
Lyn Collins, Think (About It) | Throwback Vibez
![Lyn Collins, Think (About It): Throwback Vibez No. 180 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lyn-collins-think-about-it-throwback-vibez-180-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 180th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins.
Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi, Gangbang | Midnight Heat
![Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi, Gangbang: Midnight Heat No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aisho Nakajima; 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/2025/11/aisho-nakajima-yohji-igarashi-gangbang-midnight-heat-89-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gangbang” by Aisho Nakajima & Yohji Igarashi.
Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review
![Kehlani, Out The Window [📷: Atlantic Records Group LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kehlani-out-the-window.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”
Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review
![Katy Perry, bandaids [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/katy-perry-bandaids.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”
Joji, Past Won’t Leave My Bed | Song Review
Joji’s haunted heartbreak is the listener’s pleasure on “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” the third single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.
Sexyy Red, For No Reason | Song Review
![Sexyy Red, For No Reason [📷: Rebel / gamma.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sexyy-red-for-no-reason.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Bold St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red keeps things raunchy, unapologetic, and unhinged on her single “For No Reason” without moving the needle or showing more range.
Parliament, Flash Light | Throwback Vibez
![Parliament, Flash Light: Throwback Vibez No. 179 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/parliament-flash-light-throwback-vibez-179-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 179th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Flash Light” by Parliament.
13 Super Superstar Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Super Superstar Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dave Naranjo from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/13-super-superstar-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Super Superstar Songs features songs by Beyoncé, Crown The Empire, Luther Vandross, Parsa Sleighter, Saweetie & TWICE, and Usher.
Michael Jackson, Keep The Faith | Music Lifts
In the 37th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, performing “Keep The Faith.”
David Archuleta, Crush | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![David Archuleta, Crush: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Ltd. / RCA/Jive Label Group; 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/2025/09/david-archuleta-crush-bangerz-n-bopz-90-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Crush” performed by David Archuleta.
Mitty Collier vs. Dusty Springfield | Head 2 Head
![Mitty Collier vs. Dusty Springfield: Head 2 Head No. 39 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen, The Island Def Jam Music Group; cottonbro studio, 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/2025/10/mitty-collier-vs-dusty-springfield-head-2-head-39-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Mitty Collier and Dusty Springfield contend for the best rendition of “I Had A Talk With My Man.”
sombr, crushing | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![sombr, crushing: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SMB Music LLC / Warner; 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/2025/09/sombr-crushing-bangerz-n-bopz-89-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “crushing” performed by ascending alternative pop singer/songwriter sombr.
Stella Novella, Your Dad | Beaming with Pride
![Stella Novella, Your Dad: Beaming with Pride No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; MSTR FISH MUSIC; 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/stella-novella-your-dad-beaming-with-pride-90-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Your Dad” performed by Stella Novella.
Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, Endless Love | Dazzling Duets
![Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, Endless Love: Dazzling Duets No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PolyGram Pictures Ltd. / The Island Def Jam Music Group; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lionel-richie-diana-ross-endless-love-dazzling-duets-2025-23.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Lionel Richie and Diana Ross collaborate on “Endless Love.”