Prince, Erotic City | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Prince, Erotic City: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG / Warner; 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/2025/01/prince-erotic-city-midnight-heat-5-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Erotic City” by Prince featuring Sheila E.
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Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Benedict Cork; 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/2025/01/benedict-cork-until-we-fuck-it-up-beaming-with-pride-5-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Until We F*** It Up” by English singer/songwriter Benedict Cork.
Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors | Song Review 🎵
![Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors [📷: GFY / Stem]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/julia-michaels-maren-morris-scissors.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris make a formidable team on the ‘cutting edge’ pop bop, “Scissors.”
JADE, IT girl | Song Review 🎵
![JADE, IT girl [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jade-it-girl.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
English pop singer JADE brings mad confidence, and some satisfying shade to her entertaining pop single, “IT girl.”
Youth Lagoon, Speed Freak | Wacky Wednesday
![Youth Lagoon, Speed Freak: Wacky Wednesday No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum; 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/2025/01/youth-lagoon-speed-speed-freak-wacky-wednesday-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Speed Freak,” performed by Youth Lagoon.
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-thrilling-songs-where-its-going-down.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.
serpentwithfeet, WRITHING IN THE WIND | Song Review 🎵
![serpentwithfeet, GRIP SEQUEL [📷: Secretly Canadian]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/serpentwithfeet-grip-sequel.jpeg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
Although brief, serpentwithfeet delivers a surefire vibe with “WRITHING IN THE WIND,” the promo single for GRIP SEQUEL.
The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵
![The Lumineers, Automatic [📷: Dualtone Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-lumineers-automatic.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.
Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵
![Rod Wave, Westside Connection [📷: Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rod-wave-westside-connection.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.
The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right) | 1 Hit WONDERful
![The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2025/01/the-sos-band-take-your-time-do-it-right-1-Hit-Wonderful-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the second edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” performed by The S.O.S. Band.
The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember / Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-five-satins-in-the-still-of-the-night-throwback-vibez-8-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins.
Olly Alexander, When We Kiss | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Olly Alexander, When We Kiss: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; 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/2025/01/olly-alexander-when-we-kiss-midnight-heat-4-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “When We Kiss” by Olly Alexander.
Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review 🎵
![Jordan Adetunji, A Jaguar’s Dream [📷: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jordan-adetunji-a-jaguars-dream.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops “Too Many Women,” a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream.
Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵
![Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [📷: Dead Ocean]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/japanese-breakfast-for-melancholy-brunettes-sad-women.jpeg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).
Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵
![Mac Miller, Balloonerism [📷: Mac Miller’s Estate / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mac-miller-balloonerism.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.
Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵
![Teddy Swims, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) [📷: SWIMS Int. / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/teddy-swims-ive-tried-everything-but-therapy-part-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leadclass Limited / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/emerson-lake-palmer-from-the-beginning-throwback-vibez-7-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Juan Pablo Serrano from Pexels; start2finish, Werner Moser from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-songs-driven-by-the-power-of-be.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Gunna, Jerry Butler & Betty Everett, Jordan Suaste, The Spinners, War, and Yeat.
Jelly Roll, Need A Favor | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Jelly Roll, Need A Favor: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bailee & Buddy Management, Inc. / This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a Stoney Creek; 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/2025/01/jelly-roll-need-a-favor-music-lifts-2-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by rapper turned country singer Jelly Roll performing “Need A Favor.”
Rihanna, Where Have You Been | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rihanna, Where Have You Been: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; 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/2024/12/rihanna-where-have-you-been-bangerz-n-bopz-4-2025-1.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Where Have You Been” performed by Grammy-winning R&B/pop superstar, Rihanna.
Alex Warren, Burning Down | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Alex Warren, Burning Down: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2024/12/alex-warren-burning-down-bangerz-n-bopz-3-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Burning Down” performed by Gen-Z pop singer and influencer, Alex Warren.
George Michael, Freedom! ‘90 | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![George Michael, Freedom! ‘90: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; G.K. Panayioutou / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; 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/2025/01/george-michael-freedom-90-beaming-with-pride-4-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Freedom! ‘90” performed by George Michael.
Men At Work, Down Under | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Men At Work, Down Under: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CBS Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/men-at-work-down-under-throwback-vibez-6-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 6th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Down Under” by the Grammy-winning Australian band, Men At Work.
11 Extremely Careful Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Extremely Careful Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Pachenko, Berkant Akyüz, indol.ly house, Katya Wolf, Stephan Louis, Tim Mossholder from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/11-extremely-careful-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Extremely Careful Songs features songs by Bad Omens, Cardi B, NF, Omar Apollo, and Xiuhtezcatl.
Queen, Body Language | Controversial Songs
![Queen, Body Language: Controversial Songs No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/queen-body-language-controversial-songs-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Body Language” by the iconic rock band, Queen.
Brett Eldredge, Gorgeous | Song Review 🎵
![Brett Eldredge, Gorgeous [📷: Warm and Cozy Records Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brett-eldredge-gorgeous.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge brings a heaping dose of authenticity and empowerment on his debut single as an independent artist, “Gorgeous.”
Rose Gray, Party People | Song Review 🎵
![Rose Gray, Party People [📷: Play It Again Sam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rose-gray-party-people.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Rose Gray brings the ‘party’ in her electrifying dance-pop song, “Party People,” the fifth single from her debut album, Louder, Please.