Diana Ross, Upside Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Diana Ross, Upside Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/diana-ross-upside-down-throwback-vibez-38-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Upside Down” by Motown icon Diana Ross.
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11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; VICO ORTIZO from Pexels; AcatXlo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerd Altmann from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/11-songs-associated-with-number-one-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Associated with Number One, Vol. 3 features songs by ETHAN, Great White, Mad Tsai, Mary J. Blige, and The 5th Dimension.
Tanya Tucker, Would You Lay With Me | Controversial Songs
![Tanya Tucker, Would You Lay With Me: Controversial Songs No. 10 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; 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/tanya-tucker-would-you-lay-with-me-in-a-field-of-stone-controversial-songs-10-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)” by Tanya Tucker.
Iggy Pop, Butt Town | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Iggy Pop, Butt Town: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 37 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin Records America, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/iggy-pop-butt-town-throwback-vibez-37-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Butt Town” by legendary rock star, Iggy Pop.
Jake Hole & DigBar, Butt Destruction | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Jake Hole & DigBar, Butt Destruction: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Creamville; 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/2025/02/jake-hole-digbar-butt-destruction-midnight-heat-19-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Butt Destruction” by Jake Hole and DigBar.
Getting to Know… Planets | Interview
![Getting to Know…Planets: Interview No. 453 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Planets]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-planets-interview-453-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 453rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from London-based music duo, Planets.
Christeene, BUTT MUSCLE | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Christeene, BUTT MUSCLE: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Fix My Dick; 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/2025/02/christeene-butt-muscle-beaming-with-pride-19-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “BUTT MUSCLE” performed by Christeene.
Angie Stone, O-O-H Child | COVERS
![Angie Stone, O-O-H Child: Covers No. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Cleopatra; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/angie-stone-o-o-h-child-covers-6-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the sixth edition of COVERS (2025), Angie Stone delivers a compelling rendition of “O-O-H Child” originally performed by Five Stairsteps.
The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks! | Wacky Wednesday
![The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!: Wacky Wednesday No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motern Media; 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/2025/02/the-toilet-bowl-cleaners-butt-cheeks-butt-cheeks-butt-cheeks-wacky-wednesday-10-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!” performed by The Toilet Bowl Cleaners.
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (2025) [📷: 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/2025/03/13-songs-where-you-are-the-focus.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus features songs by Bren Joy, Chaka Khan, Meghan Trainor, Rihanna, T-Pain, and Teddy Swims.
Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats | Interview
![Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats: Interview No. 452 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Riptide Rats]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-the-riptide-rats-interview-452-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 452nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Swedish surf-western-twang trio The Riptide Rats.
Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Henry Stone Music; 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/2025/03/gwen-mccrae-rockin-chair-1-Hit-Wonderful-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Rockin’ Chair” performed by ‘The Queen of Rare Groove,’ Gwen McCrae.
The Temptations, Get Ready | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Temptations, Get Ready: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/the-temptations-get-ready-throwback-vibez-36-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Get Ready” by the iconic Motown collective The Temptations.
Kim Petras, Butt Slutt | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kim Petras, Butt Slutt: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; 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/2025/02/kim-petras-butt-slutt-midnight-heat-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Butt Slutt” by Kim Petras.
Getting to Know… TRANK | Interview
![Getting to Know…TRANK: Interview No. 451 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TRANK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-trank-interview-451-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 451st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Michel regarding the French / Swiss heavy alt-rock band, TRANK.
Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else | Song Review 🎵
![Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else [📷: Night Street / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/benson-boone-sorry-im-here-for-someone-else.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Hunky pop singer Benson Boone apologizes, asserting, “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” yet ultimately admits he is still in love with her in his first single of 2025.
ETHAN, honest | Song Review 🎵
![ETHAN, honest [📷: Ethan Choryin Luo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ethan-honest.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Handsome Pop/R&B singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN continues serving up sickening bops with his honest, personal single, “honest.”
bbno$, antidepressants | Song Review 🎵
![bbno$, antidepressants [📷: bbno$ / Stem]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bbno-antidepressants.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bbno$ continues to entertain ‘something fierce’ on his brief but potent single, “antidepressants,” which is sure to have you “feelin’ good today.”
Lizzo, Love in Real Life | Song Review 🎵
![Lizzo, Love in Real Life [📷: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lizzo-love-in-real-life.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Lizzo makes a fabulous comeback with her Prince-influenced single, “Love in Real Life.”
Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Gwen McCrae, You Were Always On My Mind: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/gwen-mccrae-you-were-always-on-my-mind-throwback-vibez-35-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Were Always On My Mind” by Gwen McCrae.
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ytalo Marcos from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/13-songs-that-explore-it-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 3 features songs by bbno$, JADE, Khalid, Perfume Genius, Taylor Swift, and Whitney Houston.
Marvin Sapp, Perfect Peace | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Marvin Sapp, Perfect Peace: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; 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/2025/03/marvin-sapp-perfect-peace-music-lifts-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel musician Marvin Sapp performing “Perfect Peace.”
The Weeknd, Baptized in Fear | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![The Weeknd, Baptized In Fear: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; 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/2025/02/the-weeknd-baptized-in-fear-bangerz-n-bopz-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Baptized in Fear” performed by The Weeknd.
Tate McRae vs. ETHAN | Head 2 Head
![Tate McRae vs. ETHAN: Head 2 Head No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ETHAN, RCA; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tate-mcrae-vs-ethan-sports-car-head-2-head-5-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Tate McRae and ETHAN contend for the best rendition of “Sports Car.”
JT, OKAY | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![JT, OKAY: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Quality Control Music, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2025/02/jt-okay-bangerz-n-bopz-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight the rap banger, “OKAY” performed by JT.
k.d. lang, Constant Craving | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![k.d. lang, Constant Craving: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Nonesuch; 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/2025/02/k-d-lang-constant-craving-beaming-with-pride-18-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Constant Craving” performed by k.d. lang.
The Temprees, Dedicated To The One I Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Temprees, Dedicated To The One I Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fantasy, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/the-temprees-dedicated-to-the-one-i-love-throwback-vibez-34-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Dedicated To The One I Love” by Memphis R&B/soul trio, The Temprees.