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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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Tony Enos, Two Spirit | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 67th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Two Spirit” performed by gay, Two Spirit, Native American musician, Tony Enos.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 20, 2025

Okay Kaya, Asexual Wellbeing | Wacky Wednesday

In the 34th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Asexual Wellbeing,” performed by Okay Kaya.

Columns, LGBTQ, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Aug 20, 2025

Artic Baba, No Man’s Land | Song Review 🎵

Von Venn releases “You Can Talk To Me,” ahead of their highly anticipated album, Forgetting the Fall.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|Aug 20, 2025

13 Mostly NSFW Songs Regarding the Bumper | Playlist 🎧

13 Mostly NSFW Songs Regarding the Bumper features songs by AxCx, Ayesha Erotica, Beats By AI, Dilfton, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, and Grace Jones.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 20, 2025

Khalid, in plain sight | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum pop and contemporary R&B artist Khalid sounds much more fun and loose on his brief and engaging single, “in plain sight.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Aug 19, 2025