Getting to Know… Jolly Rox | Interview
![Getting to Know… Jolly Rox: Interview No. 457 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jolly Rox]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-jolly-rox-interview-457-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 457th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian hard rock/ glam rock band Jolly Rox.
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Ed Sheeran, Old Phone | Song Review 🎵
![Ed Sheeran, Old Phone [📷: Warner Music UK Limited / Ed Sheeran Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ed-sheeran-old-phone.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran shines on the reflective, thoughtfully written “Old Phone,” the second single from his 2025 LP, Play.
Pinkfong, Baby Shark | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Pinkfong, Baby Shark: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Smart Study Co., 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/pinkfong-baby-shark-1-Hit-Wonderful-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Baby Shark” performed by the South Korean Educational Entertainment company, Pinkfong.
Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Thanks for My Child: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 72 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cheryl-pepsii-riley-thanks-for-my-child-throwback-vibez-72-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Thanks for My Child” by Cheryl Pepsii Riley.
Omarion, I Get It In | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Omarion, I Get It In: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Starrworld Entertainment / Musicworks; 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/omarion-i-get-it-in-midnight-heat-35-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I Get It In” by Omarion featuring Gucci Mane.
Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) | Song Review 🎵
![Maroon 5, Priceless (Ft. LISA) [📷: Interscope / 222]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/maroon-5-priceless.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Maroon 5, assisted by Thai rapper and singer LISA, brings the summery vibes on the enjoyable pop single, “Priceless.”
Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever | Song Review 🎵
![Megan Thee Stallion, Whenever [📷: Hot Girl Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/megan-thee-stallion-whenever.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion keeps it brash and unapologetic as fvck on the entertaining rap banger, “Whenever.”
bbno$, boom | Song Review 🎵
![bbno$, boom [📷: bbno$ / broke]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bbno-boom.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Once more, Canadian rapper and singer bbno$ brings ample entertainment, fun, and laughs with his infectious single, “boom.”
Lorde, What Was That | Song Review 🎵
![Lorde, What Was That [📷: Universal Music New Zealand Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lorde-what-was-that.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning alternative pop singer/songwriter Lorde makes a superb comeback with “What Was That,” the lead single from her fourth LP, Virgin.
Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Meat Loaf, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meat-loaf-two-out-of-three-aint-bad-throwback-vibez-71-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” by Meat Loaf.
13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist 🎧
![13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eric Moura, Mahdi Bafande from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Elisabeth Guggenberger, Julien Tromeur, Pablo Ibañez, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-up-songs-that-sho-nuff-dont-disappoint.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by Diana Ross, JC Chasez, Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye, and The Weeknd.
Alex Warren, Carry You Home | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Alex Warren, Carry You Home: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2025/04/alex-warren-carry-you-home-music-lifts-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by pop singer/songwriter Alex Warren performing “Carry You Home.”
Lloyd, You | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Lloyd, You: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Motown Records; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; Universal Motown Records; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lloyd-you-bangerz-n-bopz-36-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “You” performed by R&B artist Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne.
The Presets vs. Cub Sport | Head 2 Head
![The Presets vs. Cub Sport: Head 2 Head No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cub Sport, Modular Recordings; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-presets-vs-cub-sport-head-2-head-12-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Presets and Cub Sport contend for the best rendition of “This Boy’s In Love.”
Gerardo, Rico Suave | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Gerardo, Rico Suave: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; 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/2025/04/gerardo-rico-suave-bangerz-n-bopz-35-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Rico Suave,” performed by Ecuadorian rapper Gerardo.
Osvaldo Supino, new phone | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Osvaldo Supino, new phone: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Osvaldo Supino; 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/2025/04/osvaldo-supino-new-phone-beaming-with-pride-36-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “new phone” performed by independent Italian pop artist Osvaldo Supino.
Average White Band, School Boy Crush | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Average White Band, School Boy Crush: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 70 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/average-white-band-school-boy-crush-throwback-vibez-70-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “School Boy Crush” by Average White Band.
13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way | Playlist 🎧
![13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Kate, Marcin, Mohamed Hassan, OpenIcons from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-fabulous-songs-that-lead-the-way.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way features songs by Artemas, Backstreet Boys, Carl Bean, Mariah Carey, Mark Ambor, and Whitney Houston.
Nick Gilder, Hot Child in the City | Controversial Songs
![Nick Gilder, Hot Child in the City: Controversial Songs No. 15 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Chrysalis; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nick-gilder-hot-child-in-the-city-controversial-songs-15-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Hot Child in the City” by Nick Gilder.
Joe Tex, I Gotcha | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Joe Tex, I Gotcha: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 69 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/joe-tex-i-gotcha-throwback-vibez-69-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I Gotcha” by southern soul great Joe Tex.
Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Beats By AI, They Fingered My Stink: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beats By Ai; 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/2025/04/beats-by-ai-they-fingered-my-stink-midnight-heat-34-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “They Fingered My Stink” by Beats By AI.
Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Juno Lev, I had gay sex with god (it could've gone better): Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Milkboy; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXlo, 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/2025/04/juno-lev-i-had-gay-sex-with-god-it-couldve-gone-better-beaming-with-pride-35-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I had gay sex with god (it could've gone better)” performed by Juno Lev.
The Main Ingredient, Work to Do | COVERS
![The Main Ingredient, Work to Do: Covers No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; RCA; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-main-ingredient-work-to-do-covers-12-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of COVERS (2025), The Main Ingredient delivers a compelling rendition of “Work to Do,” originally performed by The Isley Brothers.
Kisos, Sludge | Wacky Wednesday
![Kisos, Sludge: Wacky Wednesday No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Miller Place; 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/2025/04/kisos-sludge-wacky-wednesday-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Sludge,” performed by DIY queer alt-pop artist, Kisos.
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧
![Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, J Sarkar, Jordan Bergendahl, Ketut Subiyanto, Los Muertos Crew, MC Production, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock Project, Satumbo 9, Uriel Mont from Pexels; AcatXIo, José Augusto Camargo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/intriguing-songs-fueled-by-love-vol-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 features songs by Elliot James Reay, JENNIE x Dominic Fike, Jerry Butler, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Selena Gomez x benny blanco.
The Floaters, Float On | 1 Hit WONDERful
![The Floaters, Float On: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2025/04/the-floaters-float-on-1-Hit-Wonderful-16-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Float On” performed by the Detroit R&B collective, The Floaters.
Four Tops, Love Has Gone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Four Tops, Love Has Gone: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/four-tops-love-has-gone-throwback-vibez-68-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Love Has Gone” by the iconic Motown collective the Four Tops.