In the first edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Lou Bega.
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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.
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Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) | Throwback Vibez
In the third edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by Jimi Hendrix.
Joji, Love You Less | Song Review
Alternative singer-songwriter Joji impresses once more on “Love You Less,” the shoegaze vibed fourth single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.
KATSEYE, Internet Girl | Song Review
“Internet Girl” by KATSEYE is a surefire earworm; a super catchy, incredibly fun K-pop bop that you won’t be able to get unstuck from your head.
Nick Jonas, Gut Punch | Song Review
Pop singer-songwriter Nick Jonas brings the heat on the thoughtful and enjoyable “Gut Punch,” the promo single from his fifth studio album, Sunday Best.
Doechii, girl, get up. | Song Review
Grammy-winning rapper Doechii, assisted by Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA, ate and left no crumbs in the single, “girl, get up.”
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