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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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Fela Kuti, Zombie | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Zombie” by Nigerian Afrobeat musician extraordinaire, Fela Kuti.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2025

15 More Compelling Songs That Are Turned ON | Playlist 🎧

15 More Compelling Songs That Are Turned ON features songs by Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, David Bowie, Johnny Bristol, Leon Thomas, and Victoria Monét.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 11, 2025

Keith Wonderboy Johnson, He Made A Way | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 32nd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Keith Wonderboy Johnson, performing “He Made A Way.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2025

j-hope, Killin’ It Girl | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 64th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Killin’ It Girl” performed by j-hope featuring GloRilla.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Aug 10, 2025

Michael Jackson vs. Alien Ant Farm | Head 2 Head

In the 26th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Michael Jackson and Alien Ant Farm contend for the best rendition of “Smooth Criminal.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Aug 9, 2025

ROLE MODEL, Sally, When the Wine Runs Out | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 63rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” performed by ROLE MODEL.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Aug 9, 2025

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