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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.

~ The Musical Hype ~

Ari Lennox, Get Close | Song Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox impresses on her first solo single of 2023, the smooth and sensual, “Get Close.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 20, 2023

Madonna, Open Your Heart | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 173rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Open Your Heart” by Madonna.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 By the musical hype|Nov 20, 2023

11 Epic Songs Filled with Fire 🔥 | Playlist 🎧

11 Epic Songs Filled with Fire 🔥 features music courtesy of Alicia Keys, Black Pumas, Katy Perry, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ohio Players.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Nov 20, 2023

Andraé Crouch, Jesus is Lord | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 59th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by the late, great gospel artist, Andraé Crouch performing “Jesus is Lord.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Nov 19, 2023

Gorillaz, The Tired Influencer | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 9th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “The Tired Influencer” performed by Gorillaz.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Nov 19, 2023

Mary Mary vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head 🗣️

In the 46th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Mary Mary and Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “I Don’t Feel Noways Tired.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, Music By the musical hype|Nov 18, 2023

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