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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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The Little Dippers, Forever | Throwback Vibez

In the 171st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Forever” by The Little Dippers.

Music By the musical hype|Oct 27, 2025

13 Sugary Sweet SUGAR Songs | Playlist

13 Sugary Sweet SUGAR Songs features songs by Def Leppard, Kali Uchis, Keaton Savage, Mariah Carey, Sheena Easton, and Tyler, The Creator.

Music By the musical hype|Oct 27, 2025

James Cleveland, I Stood On the Banks of the Jordan | Music Lifts

In the 35th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by James Cleveland and The Angelic Choir performing “I Stood On the Banks of the Jordan.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Oct 26, 2025

mgk, Orpheus | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 86th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Orpheus” performed by rapper turned singer mgk.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Oct 26, 2025

Mitty Collier vs. The Rance Allen Group | Head 2 Head

In the 37th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Mitty Collier and The Rance Allen Group contend for the best rendition of “That Will Be Good Enough For Me.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Oct 25, 2025

Pras, Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 85th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)” performed by Pras featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Mýa.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 25, 2025

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