Nemo, Unexplainable | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Nemo, Unexplainable: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Universal Music GmbH; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; 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/2025/05/nemo-unexplainable-beaming-with-pride-44-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Unexplainable” performed by Swiss musician Nemo.
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Getting to Know… Famous Strangers | Interview
![Getting to Know… Famous Strangers: Interview No. 464 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Famous Strangers]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-famous-strangers-465-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 464th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Edmonton, Alberta band Famous Strangers.
Honey Cone, Want Ads | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Honey Cone, Want Ads: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 86 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Demon Music Group Ltd; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/honey-cone-want-ads-throwback-vibez-86-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 86th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Want Ads” by Honey Cone.
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-songs-that-explore-it-vol-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 5 features songs by Gracie Abrams, Juno Lev, Perfume Genius, Rema, The Beatles, and Whitney Houston.
Eminem, Kim | Controversial Songs
![Eminem, Kim: Controversial Songs No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/eminem-kim-controversial-songs-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Kim” by Academy and Grammy Award-winning rapper Eminem.
Getting to Know… The Lowcocks | Interview
![Getting To Know... The Lowcocks: Interview 463 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Lowcocks]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-the-lowcocks-463-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 463rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Detroit punk band, The Lowcocks.
Benson Boone, Momma Song | Song Review 🎵
![Benson Boone, American Heart [📷: Night Street / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/benson-boone-american-heart.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone turns up the sincerity on the beautiful, sentimental ballad, “Momma Song.”
Reneé Rapp, Leave Me Alone | Song Review 🎵
![Reneé Rapp, BITE ME [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/renee-rapp-bite-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp brings plenty of attitude and energy to her brief but potent single, “Leave Me Alone.”
The Chi-Lites, Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Chi-Lites, I Like Your Lovin' (Do You Like Mine?) [📷: Brunswick Record Corp.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/the-chi-lites-i-like-your-lovin-do-you-like-mine.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” by The Chi-Lites.
Alex Isley, Hands | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Alex Isley, Hands: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Free Lunch / Warner; 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/2025/05/alex-isley-hands-midnight-heat-42-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hands” by Alex Isley.
Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY) | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY): Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Get Better; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; 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/2025/05/evan-greer-ryan-cassata-protect-trans-kids-wtfiwwy-beaming-with-pride-43-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY)” performed by Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata.
Getting to Know… ChiodoSupply | Interview
![Getting To Know... ChiodoSupply: Interview 462 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ChiodoSupply]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-chiodosupply-462-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 462nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from ChiodoSupply.
Timmy Thomas, Why Can’t We Live Together | Wacky Wednesday
![Timmy Thomas, Why Can’t We Live Together: Wacky Wednesday No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; 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/2025/05/timmy-thomas-why-cant-we-live-together-wacky-wednesday-22-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Why Can’t We Live Together,” performed by Timmy Thomas.
| Lauryn Hill, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You | COVERS
![Lauryn Hill, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You: Covers No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Ruffhouse; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lauryn-hill-cant-take-my-eyes-off-of-you-covers-15-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of COVERS (2025), Lauryn Hill delivers a compelling rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” originally performed by Frankie Valli.
13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jonathan Goncalves from Pexels; AcatXIo, Агзам Гайсин from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-more-songs-where-the-focus-is-two.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO features songs by bbno$, Lil Tecca, Linkin Park, Sebastián Yatra, Tate McRae, and Tyla.
Getting to Know… Moira Stafrace| Interview
![Getting To Know... Moira Stafrace: Interview 461 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Moira Stafrace]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-moira-stafrace-461-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 461st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Maltese singer/songwriter Moira Stafrace.
Amy Winehouse, Rehab | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Amy Winehouse, Rehab: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 20 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Island Records Ltd.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/amy-winehouse-rehab-1-Hit-Wonderful-20-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Rehab” performed by short-lived, Grammy-winning retro-soul singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Elton John & Kiki Dee, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Elton John & Kiki Dee, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 84 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/elton-john-kiki-dee-dont-go-breaking-my-heart-throwback-vibez-84-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 84th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee.
Eddie Benjamin, RUN! | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Eddie Benjamin, RUN!: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Vol. I / Epic; 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/2025/05/eddie-benjamin-run-midnight-heat-41-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “RUN!” by Eddie Benjamin.
Andy Gibb, Shadow Dancing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Andy Gibb, Shadow Dancing: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 83 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol / Peta Gibb; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/andy-gibb-shadow-dancing-throwback-vibez-83-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 83rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb.
15 Sickening Stay Songs, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Sickening Stay Songs, Vol. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; foad shariyati from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/15-sickening-stay-songs-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Sickening Stay Songs, Vol. 1 features songs by Al Green, Bee Gees, Omar Apollo, ROSÉ, Rihanna, and Sam Smith.
Shirley Caesar & Michelle Williams, Steal Away to Jesus | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Michelle Williams & Shirley Caesar, Steal Away to Jesus: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Word Entertainment; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shirley-caesar-michelle-williams-steal-away-to-jesus-music-lifts-21-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Michelle Williams and Shirley Caesar performing “Steal Away to Jesus.”
ROSÉ, stay a little longer | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![ROSÉ, stay a little longer: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ROSÉ / Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2025/05/rose-stay-a-little-longer-bangerz-n-bopz-42-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “stay a little longer” performed by New Zealand-born, South Korean pop singer/songwriter ROSÉ.
Sade vs. Stemin | Head 2 Head
![Sade vs. Stemin: Head 2 Head No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, Stemin Music; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sade-vs-stem-head-2-head-15-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Sade and Stemin contend for the best rendition of “By Your Side.”
Rihanna, Stay | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rihanna, Stay (Ft. Mikky Ekko): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; 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/2025/05/rihanna-stay-bangerz-n-bopz-41-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Stay” performed by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko.
JJ, Wasted Love | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![JJ, Wasted Love: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 42 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH / Manifester Music; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; 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/2025/05/jj-wasted-love-beaming-with-pride-42-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Wasted Love” performed by Austrian singer/songwriter JJ.
Garland Green, Jealous Kind Of Fella | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Garland Green, Jealous Kind Of Fella: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 82 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/garland-green-jealous-kind-of-fella-throwback-vibez-82-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 82nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Jealous Kind Of Fella” by Garland Green.