Frank Ocean, Bad Religion | Beaming with Pride
![Frank Ocean, Bad Religion: Beaming with Pride No. 79 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frank-ocean-bad-religion-beaming-with-pride-79-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 79th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Bad Religion,” performed by Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean.
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Annie Tracy & Leon Thomas, Catching Feelings – Remix | Dazzling Duets
![Annie Tracy & Leon Thomas, Catching Feelings – Remix: Dazzling Duets No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records, Inc.; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/annie-tracy-leon-thomas-catching-feelings-remix-dazzling-duets-34-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Annie Tracy and Leon Thomas collaborate on “Catching Feelings - Remix.”
15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs | Playlist
![15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Diva Plavalaguna from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/15-fabulous-fever-filled-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Bee Gees, Buckshot & fakemink, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Wonder.
Rednex, Cotton Eye Joe → The Flops
![Rednex, Cotton Eye Joe: The Flops No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Records Limited; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rednex-cotton-eye-joy-the-flops-9-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Cotton Eye Joe” recorded by Swedish country/Europop group Rednex.
The Drifters, There Goes My Baby | Throwback Vibez
![The Drifters, There Goes My Baby: Throwback Vibez No. 94 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/the-drifters-there-goes-my-baby-throwback-vibez-94-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 94th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “There Goes My Baby” by vintage R&B/soul collective The Drifters.
Ezra Michel, I’m a F****t I’m a D*ke | Beaming with Pride
![Ezra Michel, I'm a Faggot I'm a Dyke: Beaming with Pride No. 78 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Ezra Michel; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ezra-michel-im-a-faggot-im-a-dyke-beaming-with-pride-78-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 78th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “I'm a F****t I'm a D*ke” performed by Ezra Michel.
Alex Cameron, Jesus Never Had No Porno | Wacky Wednesday
![Alex Cameron, Jesus Never Had No Porno: Wacky Wednesday No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex Cameron; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/alex-cameron-jesus-never-had-no-porno-wacky-wednesday-36-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Jesus Never Had No Porno,” performed by Alex Cameron.
Word | 5 Gems
![Word: 5 Gems No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Jacob obadiah from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/word-5-gems-27-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Word: 5 Gems No. 27 (2026) features songs by Boards of Canada, Ed Sheeran, LUKAS OSCAR, Madonna, and Thomas Whitfield.
AYHAM, F.A.N. (F***** ALL NIGHT) → Spicy Tunez
![Ayham, F.A.N. (FUCKIN' ALL NIGHT): Spicy Tunez No. 59 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AYHAM RECORDS; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ayham-f-a-n-fuckin-all-night-spicy-tunes-59-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “F.A.N. (F***** ALL NIGHT)” by Ayham.
Aaron Frazer, Paint The Picture → Song Review
![Aaron Frazer, Corners – EP [📷: Dead Oceans]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/aaron-frazer-corners-ep.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sweet-voiced soul singer-songwriter Aaron Frazer compels with the divine single, “Paint The Picture,” from his Corners – EP.
Incubus, Drive | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Incubus, Drive: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic Records; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/incubus-drive-one-hit-wonderful-36-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Drive” by the Grammy-nominated California rock band Incubus.
JISOO, CLICK → Song Review
![JISOO, CLICK [📷: Warner Records Inc. / Blissoo Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jisoo-click.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unable to ‘yield not to temptation,’ JISOO determines that “our bodies click” and “we were made to fit” on her pleasant single, “CLICK.”
Ashe, Funeral → Song Review
![Ashe, The Girl Of Your Dreams [📷: Ashe / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ashe-the-girl-of-your-dreams.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Stellar vocals, songwriting, and production make “Funeral” a surefire winner for pop singer-songwriter Ashe.
LISA, SaWaDiKa → Song Review
![LISA, PRESS PLAY (EP) [📷: RCA Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lisa-press-play.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thai rapper/singer LISA brings the heat on the ultra-fun, pop banger, “SaWaDiKa,” the fierce opener from her EP, PRESS PLAY.
Miley Cyrus, Bass Persuades → Song Review
![Miley Cyrus, Bass Persuades [📷: MCEO, Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/miley-cyrus-bass-persuades.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy winner Miley Cyrus drops a fun, dance-infused pop single, “Bass Persuades,” the lead single from her 10th album of the same name.
Leroy Hutson, All Because of You | Throwback Vibez
![Leroy Hutson, All Because of You: Throwback Vibez No. 93 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/leroy-hutson-all-because-of-you-throwback-vibez-93-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 93rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “All Because of You” by soul singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leroy Hutson.
13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key | Playlist
![13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/13-songs-where-the-verb-am-is-key.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key features songs by Durand Bernarr, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Moroney, Simon & Garfunkel, Tove Lo, and Valerie Simpson.
Gloria Spencer, I Can’t Believe | Music Lifts
![Gloria Spencer, I Can’t Believe: Music Lifts No. 35 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Perfect Gospel Series; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gloria-spencer-i-cant-believe-music-lifts-35-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by deceased gospel singer and pianist Gloria Spencer performing “I Can’t Believe.”
Samuel Shipway, Inferno | Bangerz N Bopz
![Samuel Shipway, Inferno: Bangerz N Bopz No. 59 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; kingshipway; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/samuel-shipway-inferno-bangerz-n-bopz-59-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Inferno,” performed by Finnish singer-songwriter Samuel Shipway.
Ramón, I <3 HOT GUYS | Beaming with Pride
In the 77th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “I <3 HOT GUYS” performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Ramón.
Malcolm Todd, Earrings | Bangerz N Bopz
![Malcolm Todd, Earrings: Bangerz N Bopz No. 58 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/malcolm-todd-earrings-bangerz-n-bopz-58-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 58th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Earrings” performed by alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd.
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
![20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20-memorable-classics-from-1986.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
Justin Bieber, Baby → The Flops
![Justin Bieber, Baby: The Flops No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/justin-bieber-baby-the-flops-8-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Baby” recorded by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris.
Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction | Throwback Vibez
![Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction: Throwback Vibez No. 92 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/megadeth-countdown-to-extinction-throwback-vibez-92-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Countdown to Extinction” by the heavy metal and thrash band Megadeth.
Damien Cain, CALEB | Beaming with Pride
![Damien Cain, CALEB: Beaming with Pride No. 76 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Audio-To-Go Publishing Ltd., Ireland / Damien M. Caine; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/damien-cain-caleb-beaming-with-pride-76-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 76th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “CALEB,” performed by Damien Cain, featuring Jamie Wiltshire.
RAYE, The WhatsApp Shakespeare. | Wacky Wednesday
![RAYE, The WhatsApp Shakespeare.: Wacky Wednesday No. 35 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RAYE / Human Re Sources; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/raye-the-whatsapp-shakespeare-wacky-wednesday-35-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “The WhatsApp Shakespeare.,” performed by RAYE.
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years → Playlist
![1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1986-2026-40-songs-for-40-years.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.