Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer? | Controversial Songs
![Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer?: Controversial Songs No. 12 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kitten Robot; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/josie-cotton-johnny-are-you-queer-controversial-songs-12-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind โJohnny, Are You Queer?โ by Josie Cotton.
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The OโJays, I Swear, I Love No One but You | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![The OโJays, I Swear, I Love No One but You: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 57 (2025) [๐ท: 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/the-ojays-i-swear-i-love-no-one-but-you-throwback-vibez-57-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 57th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โI Love No One but Youโ by iconic Philly soul collective, The OโJays.
Marsha Ambrosius, Wet | Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ
![Marsha Ambrosius, Wet: Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ No. 28 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath / Interscope; 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/marsha-ambrosius-wet-midnight-heat-28-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โWetโ by Marsha Ambrosius.
Nxdia, Boy Clothes | Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
![Nxdia, Boy Clothes: Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ No. 29 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bxdger; 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/nxdia-boy-clothes-beaming-with-pride-29-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ (2025), we highlight the song, โBoy Clothesโ performed by Egyptian Sudanese alternative musician, Nxdia.
Getting to Knowโฆ Victor Sierra | Interview
![Getting to Knowโฆ Victor Sierra: Interview No. 456 [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Victor Sierra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/getting-to-know-victor-sierra-interview-456-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 456th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโฆ series, we get the inside scoop from Paris steamgoth band Victor Sierra.
The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Jesus, Lover of My Soul | COVERS
![The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Covers No. 9 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-edwin-hawkins-singers-jesus-lover-of-my-soul-covers-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of COVERS (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers delivers a compelling rendition of the hymn โJesus, Lover of Soul.โ
Frank Zappa, Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt | Wacky Wednesday
![Frank Zappa, Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt: Wacky Wednesday No. 15 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/frank-zappa-fembot-in-a-wet-t-shirt-wacky-wednesday-15-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, โFembot in a Wet T-Shirtโ performed by Frank Zappa.
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women | Playlist ๐ง
![13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Yurko, Beatriz Fernandes, Daniel Xavier, Elchino portrait, Godisable Jacob, Israyosoy S., Jennifer Enujiugha, Konstantin Mishchenko, Pixabay, Tuแบฅn Kiแปt Jr., wendel moretti from Pexels; AcatXIo fromโฏPixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-intriguing-songs-focused-on-women.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.
Getting to Knowโฆ The Red Crow | Interview
![Getting to Knowโฆ The Red Crow: Interview No. 455 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Red Crow]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/getting-to-know-the-red-crow-interview-455-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 455th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโฆ series, we get the inside scoop from Brazilian, Portugal-based stoner metal band, The Red Crow.
Prince, Soft and Wet | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Prince, Soft and Wet: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 56 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG / Legacy Recordings; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/prince-soft-and-wet-throwback-vibez-56-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โSoft and Wetโ by the late, great Prince.
Zheani, BRING WET C**T | Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ
![Zheani, BRING WET C**T: Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ No. 27 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zheani / Access; 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/zheani-bring-wet-cunt-midnight-heat-27-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Midnight Heat ๐ ๐ฅ (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind โBRING WET C**Tโ by Zheani.
Getting to Knowโฆ Blindness & Light | Interview
![Getting to Knowโฆ Blindness & Light: Interview No. 454 [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blindness & Light]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/getting-to-know-blindness-and-light-interview-454-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 454th Q&A in our Getting to Knowโฆ series, we get the inside scoop from post-punk band, Blindness & Light.
Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review ๐ต
![Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful [๐ท: MCEO Inc. / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/miley-cyrus-something-beautiful.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus intends to โlive it upโ despite the โEnd of the Worldโ on the superb single from her album, Something Beautiful.
Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review ๐ต
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus โbrings itโ on the beautiful, experimental pop single, โSomething Beautiful,โ the title track from her ninth LP.
Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie | Song Review ๐ต
![Sexyy Red, Hoochie Coochie [๐ท: Rebel / gamma.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sexyy-red-hoochie-coochie.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Brash and unapologetic, St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red continues to ride a ratchet, sexed-up wave on her wild, unhinged single, โHoochie Coochie.โ
Midnight Star, Wet My Whistle | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Midnight Star, Wet My Whistle: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 55 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Unidisc Music, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/midnight-star-wet-my-whistle-throwback-vibez-55-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 55th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โWet My Whistleโ by R&B collective, Midnight Star.
13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus | Playlist ๐ง
![13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ahmed Aziz from Pexels; AcatXlo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-more-songs-where-you-are-the-focus.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus features songs by Coco Jones, Jack Harlow, Lynks, Selena Gomez + benny blanco, Tanya Tucker & William DeVaughn.
The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, Heโs Working It Out | Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐
![The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, Heโs Working It Out: Music Lifts ๐ถ ๐ No. 14 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; 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/the-greater-metropolitan-church-of-christ-choir-hes-working-it-out-music-lifts-14-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Music Lifts (2025), weโre uplifted by The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, featuring James Cleveland, performing, โHeโs Working It Out.โ
Jay-Z, Change Clothes | Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ
![Jay-Z, Change Clothes: Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ No. 28 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; S Carter Enterprises, LLC / Roc Nation; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jay-z-change-clothes-bangerz-n-bopz-28-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ (2025), we highlight โChange Clothesโ performed by Grammy-winning rapper, Jay-Z.
Vicki Sue Robinson vs. Gloria Estefan | Head 2 Head
![Vicki Sue Robinson vs. Gloria Estefan: Head 2 Head No. 8 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA, Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vicki-sue-robinson-vs-gloria-estefan-head-2-head-8-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Vicki Sue Robinson and Gloria Estefan contend for the best rendition of โTurn The Beat Around.โ
Sofi Tukker, Wet Tennis | Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ
![Sofi Tukker, Wet Tennis: Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ No. 27 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SOFI TUKKER, LLC; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo Lรณpez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sofi-tukker-wet-tennis-bangerz-n-bopz-27-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Bangerz N Bopz ๐ฅ (2025), we highlight โWet Tennisโ performed by the dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker.
Kyle Alessandro, Lighter | Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
![Kyle Alessandro, Lighter: Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ No. 28 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Norway AS; 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/2025/03/kyle-alessandro-lighter-beaming-with-pride-28-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Beaming with Pride ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ (2025), we highlight the song, โLighterโ performed by Kyle Alessandro.
Jerry Butler, Moody Woman | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![Jerry Butler, Moody Woman: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 54 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jerry-butler-moody-woman-throwback-vibez-54-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โMoody Womanโ by the late, great soul legend, Jerry Butler.
2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review ๐ต
2plumdum isnโt just riding wavesโheโs creating his own current. "Resonates" genuinely lives up to its name.
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 | Playlist ๐ง
![13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leonardo Goncalves wild from Pexels; AcatXIo fromย Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-songs-that-explore-it-vol-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 4 features songs by Denise LaSalle, ETHAN, Pharrell Williams x Miley Cyrus, Teddy Pendergrass, and Twisted Sister.
Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady) | Controversial Songs
![Aerosmith, Dude (Looks Like A Lady): Controversial Songs No. 11 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/aerosmith-dude-looks-like-a-lady-controversial-songs-11-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the โDude (Looks Like A Lady)โ by Aerosmith.
James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There | Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
![James Ingram & Michael McDonald, Yah Mo Be There: Throwback Vibez ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ No. 53 (2025) [๐ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Qwest; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/james-ingram-michael-mcdonald-yah-mo-b-there-throwback-vibez-53-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on โYah Mo Be Thereโ by James Ingram and Michael McDonald.