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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

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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Binoy, Him | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 24th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Him” performed by Kenyan musician, Binoy.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Jun 5, 2024

Akon, Lonely | COVERS

In the 23rd edition of COVERS (2024), Akon delivers a compelling rendition of “Lonely,” originally performed by Bobby Vinton (“Mr. Lonely”).

Columns, COVERS, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 5, 2024

11 Engaging Songs That POP Off | Playlist 🎧

11 Engaging Songs That POP Off features music courtesy of Coco & Clair Clair, IDLES, Jack Harlow, Kim Petras, and ScHoolboy Q.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 5, 2024

Cory Stewart, I Shoulda Known Better | Song Review 🎵

Canadian pop singer/songwriter Cory Stewart delivers a surefire bop with the utterly infectious “I Shoulda Known Better.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jun 4, 2024

Polo G, Angels in the Sky | Song Review 🎵

Chicago rapper Polo G brings the heat on “Angels in the Sky,” a single from his fourth studio album, HOOD POET.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jun 4, 2024

Dexys Midnight Runners, Come On Eileen | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 23rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Come On Eileen” performed by Dexys Midnight Runners.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jun 4, 2024

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