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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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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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The Deele, Shoot ‘Em Up Movies | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Shoot ‘Em Up Movies” by The Deele.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2025

Sage The Gemini, Gas Pedal | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gas Pedal” by Sage The Gemini featuring Iamsu!.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 28, 2025

Sean Dempsey, What You Gonna Do With That? | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 69th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “What You Gonna Do With That?” performed by Sean Dempsey.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 27, 2025

The Oozes, Bitchboy | Wacky Wednesday

In the 35th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Bitchboy,” performed by queer London punk band, The Oozes.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Aug 27, 2025

11 Exhilarating Era Songs | Playlist 🎧

11 Exhilarating Era Songs features songs by Ari Lennox, Dua Lipa, Maxo Kream, ROLE MODEL, and Tayla Parx.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 27, 2025

Kongos, Come With Me Now | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 33rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Come With Me Now” performed by the South African American band, Kongos.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Aug 26, 2025

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