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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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Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day | Album Review 💿

Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Father’s Day.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|Oct 15, 2023

Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius | Head 2 Head 🗣️

In the 41st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Elvis Presley and Perfume Genius contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 14, 2023

Billy Paul, War of The Gods | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 155th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “War of the Gods” by soul legend, Billy Paul.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Oct 13, 2023

13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 | Playlist 🎧

13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Hozier, Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, and The Weeknd.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 13, 2023

Majid Jordan, Hands Tied | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – deliver an enjoyable, totally romantic single with “Hands Tied.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Oct 12, 2023

BabyTron, J1Hunnit & MJPaid, Save Stress | Track Review 🎵

BabyTron, J1Hunnit, and MJPaid collaborate on the brief rap banger, “Save Stress.” While the single is enjoyable enough, it also feels a bit undercooked.