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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Damien Cain, CALEB | Beaming with Pride

In the 76th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “CALEB,” performed by Damien Cain, featuring Jamie Wiltshire.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Sep 2, 2026

RAYE, The WhatsApp Shakespeare. | Wacky Wednesday

In the 35th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “The WhatsApp Shakespeare.,” performed by RAYE.

0 Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Sep 2, 2026

1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years | Playlist

1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Sep 2, 2026

R. Kelly, Freaky In the Club | Spicy Tunez

In the 58th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Freaky In the Club” by disgraced R&B artist R. Kelly.