Pat Benatar, Heartbreaker | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Pat Benatar, Heartbreaker: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 138 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pat-benatar-heartbreaker-throwback-vibez-138-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 138th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Heartbreaker” by rock singer extraordinaire Pat Benatar.
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13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TMA Management from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/13-songs-that-go-incredibly-hard-part-1.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Go Incredibly HARD, Part 1 features songs by Alexander 23, Brandon Lake x Jelly Roll, Chicago, Donna Summer, Kendrick Lamar & Scissor Sisters.
The Deele, Shoot ‘Em Up Movies | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Deele, Shoot ‘Em Up Movies: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.137 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-deele-shoot-em-up-movies-throwback-vibez-137-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Shoot ‘Em Up Movies” by The Deele.
Sage The Gemini, Gas Pedal | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gas Pedal” by Sage The Gemini featuring Iamsu!.
Sean Dempsey, What You Gonna Do With That? | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Sean Dempsey, What You Gonna Do With That?: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 69 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Sean Dempsey; 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/2025/08/sean-dempsey-what-you-gonna-do-with-that-beaming-with-pride-69-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “What You Gonna Do With That?” performed by Sean Dempsey.
The Oozes, Bitchboy | Wacky Wednesday
![The Oozes, Bitchboy: Wacky Wednesday No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jelly Cube; 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/2025/07/the-oozes-bitchboy-wacky-wednesday-35-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Bitchboy,” performed by queer London punk band, The Oozes.
11 Exhilarating Era Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Exhilarating Era Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay; Canva AI Generated Images]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/11-exhilarating-era-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
11 Exhilarating Era Songs features songs by Ari Lennox, Dua Lipa, Maxo Kream, ROLE MODEL, and Tayla Parx.
Kongos, Come With Me Now | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Kongos, Come With Me Now: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic; 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/2025/08/kongos-come-with-me-now-1-Hit-Wonderful-33-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Come With Me Now” performed by the South African American band, Kongos.
Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Shalamar, Somewhere There’s A Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No.136 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shalamar-somewhere-theres-a-love-throwback-vibez-136-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Somewhere There’s A Love” by Shalamar.
Lil M.U., Top Of Cars | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Lil M.U., Top Of Cars: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Maya Unique Productions; 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/2025/08/lil-m-u-top-of-cars-midnight-heat-67-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Top Of Cars” by Lil M.U.
Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream | Song Review 🎵
![Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream [📷: Universal Music Operations Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/florence-and-the-machine-everybody-scream.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Florence + The Machine embraces her fans and the highs of performing on “Everybody Scream,” the promo single from their sixth album, Everybody Scream.
Ruel, The Suburbs | Song Review 🎵
![Ruel, The Suburbs [📷: Recess Records Pty Ltd / Giant Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ruel-the-suburbs.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Australian pop singer/songwriter Ruel is looking toward the future with his lover on the enjoyable, heartfelt single, “The Suburbs.”
Doja Cat, Jealous Type | Song Review 🎵
![Doja Cat, Jealous Type [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/doja-cat-jealous-type.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning singer and rapper Doja Cat returns with an enjoyable and envy-laden pop single, “Jealous Type.”
Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar | Song Review 🎵
![Parsa Sleighter, Bedroom Superstar [📷: Parsa Sleighter]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/parsa-sleighter-bedroom-superstar.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Self-described alternative princess Parsa Sleighter mesmerizes with his ambient and enigmatic dream-pop ballad, “Bedroom Superstar.”
Dyke & The Blazers, Let a Woman Be a Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Dyke and the Blazers, Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 135 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings / Concord; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dyke-and-the-blazers-let-a-woman-be-a-woman-throwback-vibez-135-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 135th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Let a Woman Be a Woman” by Dyke & The Blazers.
15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s | Playlist 🎧
![15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/15-mo-surefire-classics-from-the-1980s.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s features songs by Diana Ross, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, and The B-52’s.
The Weeknd, Open Hearts | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![The Weeknd, Open Hearts: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2025/07/the-weeknd-open-hearts-bangerz-n-bopz-68-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Open Hearts” performed by Grammy-winning R&B superstar, The Weeknd.
Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus | Head 2 Head
![Blondie vs. Miley Cyrus: Head 2 Head No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blondie Music, Inc., RCA; 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/2025/07/blondie-vs-miley-cyrus-head-2-head-28-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Blondie and Miley Cyrus contend for the best rendition of “Heart of Glass.”
Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Crime Mob, Knuck If You Buck: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise; 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/2025/07/crime-mob-knuck-if-you-buck-bangerz-n-bopz-67-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Knuck If You Buck” performed by Crime Mob.
Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Ryan Cassata, Queer Love Outlaw: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Kill Rock Stars; 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/2025/07/ryan-cassata-queer-love-outlaw-beaming-with-pride-68-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Queer Love Outlaw” performed by Ryan Cassata.
Teddy Swims & Muni Long, Black & White | Dazzling Duets
![Teddy Swims & Muni Long, Black & White: Dazzling Duets No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SWIMS Int. / Warner Records Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/teddy-swims-muni-long-black-and-white-dazzling-duets-2025-12.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Teddy Swims and Muni Long collaborate on “Black & White.”
Phil Collins, Sussudio | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Phil Collins, Sussudio: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 134 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Philip Collins Ltd. / Rhino Entertainment Company; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/phil-collins-sussudio-throwback-vibez-134-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 134th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Sussudio” by award-winning musical legend Phil Collins.
Jaba Khalid, Outside | Song Review 🎵
![Jaba Khalid, Outside [📷: Burning Bushes Music LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jaba-khalid-outside.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
I've been listening to Jaba Khalid's new single "Outside" on repeat since it dropped, and I have to say, this guy really knows what he's doing.
13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook → Playlist 🎧
![Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical HypeAntonio Friedemann, MYKOLA OSMACHKO from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/13-filthy-oldies-sure-to-leave-you-shook.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook features songs by Bessie Smith, Harry Roy, Lil Johnson, Lucille Bogan, and Wynonie Harris.
Lenny Kravitz, Are You Gonna Go My Way | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Lenny Kravitz, Are You Gonna Go My Way: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 133 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lenny-kravitz-are-you-gonna-go-my-way-throwback-vibez-133-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 133rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz.
Stemin, Sexual Fantasy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Stemin, Sexual Fantasy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 66 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Stemin / Amber Music; 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/2025/08/stemin-sexual-fantasy-midnight-heat-66-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Sexual Fantasy” by Stemin.
Tony Enos, Two Spirit | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Tony Enos, Two Spirit: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Anthony R Enos III; 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/2025/07/tony-enos-two-spirit-beaming-with-pride-67-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Two Spirit” performed by gay, Two Spirit, Native American musician, Tony Enos.