Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head
![Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Columbia, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/phil-collins-vs-mariah-carey-head-2-head-35-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Phil Collins and Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).”
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Norah Jones, Don’t Know Why | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Norah Jones, Don’t Know Why: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 69 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/norah-jones-dont-know-why-bangerz-n-bopz-69-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Don’t Know Why” performed by Norah Jones.
RYANN, Gay Struggles | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![RYANN, Gay Struggles: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 54 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; RYANN; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ryann-gay-struggles-beaming-with-pride-54-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Gay Struggles” performed by RYANN.
Frank Sinatra, Witchcraft | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Frank Sinatra, Witchcraft: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 141 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/frank-sinatra-witchcraft-throwback-vibez-141-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 141st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Witchcraft” by Frank Sinatra.
Bops That Pop: August 2024 | Playlist 🎧
![Bops That Pop: August 2024 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jacub Gomez from Pexels; agoss, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Mohamed_hassan, succo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/bops-that-pop-august-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bops That Pop: August 2024 features songs by Charli XCX, Hozier, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Muni Long, and Shawn Mendes.
Sean Kingston, Beautiful Girls | Controversial Songs
![Sean Kingston, Beautiful Girls: Controversial Tunes No. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sean-kingston-beautiful-girls-controversial-songs-2-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston.
Michael Jackson, Beat It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Michael Jackson, Beat It: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 140 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/michael-jackson-beat-it-throwback-vibez-140-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 140th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Beat It” by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
NLE Choppa, Lick Me Baby | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![NLE Choppa, Lick Me Baby: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 70 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NLE Choppa Entertainment Inc. / Warner; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nle-choppa-lick-me-baby-midnight-heat-70-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Lick Me Baby” by NLE Choppa.
Mike Taveira, N2U | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Mike Taveira, N2U: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 53 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Mike Taveira; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mike-taveira-n2u-beaming-with-pride-53-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “N2U” performed by Mike Taveira.
Candi Staton, Clean Up America | COVERS
![Candi Staton, Clean Up America: Covers No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Warner; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/candi-staton-candi-covers-35-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of COVERS (2024), Candi Staton delivers a compelling rendition of “Clean Up America” originally performed by Z.Z. Hill.
11 Marvelous, Bell-Ringing BELL 🛎️ Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Marvelous, Bell-Ringing BELL 🛎️ Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors, Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/11-marvelous-bell-ringing-bell-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Marvelous, Bell-Ringing BELL 🛎️ Songs feature songs by Al Green, Anita Ward, Bright Eyes, Metallica, and The 5th Dimension.
Oleta Adams, Get Here | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Oleta Adams, Get Here: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/oleta-adams-get-here-1-Hit-Wonderful-35-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Get Here” performed by Oleta Adams.
Little Anthony & The Imperials, Goin’ Out of My Head | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Little Anthony & The Imperials, Goin’ Out of My Head: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 139 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/little-anthony-and-the-imperials-goin-out-of-my-head-throwback-vibez-139-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 139th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Goin’ Out of My Head” by Little Anthony & The Imperials.
Austin Burke, Wet Dream | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Austin Burke, Wet Dream: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 69 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bolo; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/austin-burke-wet-dream-midnight-heat-69-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wet Dream” by Austin Burke.
Tayonce Is My Roman Empire
![Tayonce Is My Roman Empire [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia, Parkwood Entertainment, LLC, Taylor Swift]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tayonce-is-my-roman-empire.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bonita Alford: Call me delulu, but I believe in Tayonce — the notion that Beyonce and Taylor Swift will collaborate on a song.
Doechii, BOOM BAP | Song Review 🎵
![Doechii, BOOM BAP [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/doechii-boom-bap-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sickening Florida rapper Doechii drops a brief but potent bop in “BOOM BAP” ahead of her mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal.
Central Cee, Billion Streams Freestyle | Song Review 🎵
![Central Cee, Billion Streams Freestyle [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/central-cee-billion-streams-freestyle-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
UK rapper Central Cee has a lot to say (sort of) on the brief “Billion Streams,” the B-side of his two-song single, Bolide Noir.
Coldplay, WE PRAY | Song Review 🎵
![Coldplay, WE PRAY [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Coldplay / Parlophone; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/coldplay-we-pray.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated alt-rock collective Coldplay enlists Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna, and TINI for the thoughtful, uplifting faith-driven single, “WE PRAY.”
Blue Magic, Sideshow | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Blue Magic, Sideshow: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 138 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/blue-magic-sideshow-throwback-vibez-138-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 138th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Sideshow” by Philly soul collective, Blue Magic.
13 Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; Clker Free Vector Images, Gordon Johnson, mandrakept, Sophia from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/13-heartfelt-heart-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs feature songs by Ayra Starr Blxst, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, and Whitney Houston.
Luther Barnes & The Red Budd Gospel Choir, I’m Still Holding On | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Luther Barnes & The Red Budd Gospel Choir, I’m Still Holding On: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlanta International; Monstera Production, Qamar Rehman, RDNE Stock Project, Thomas Ronveaux, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, Quốc Hùng Hầu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/luther-barnes-im-still-holding-on-music-lifts-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Luther Barnes & The Red Budd Gospel Choir performing, “I’m Still Holding On.”
Lil Peep & Yunggoth, lick | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Lil Peep & Yunggoth, lick: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 68 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Death Note Music, LLC / AWAL Recordings America, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lil-peep-yunggoth-friends-bangerz-n-bopz-68-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “lick” performed by Lil Peep and Yunggoth.
Eddie Floyd vs. Amii Stewart | Head 2 Head
![Eddie Floyd vs. Amii Stewart: Head 2 Head No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Sanctuary; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/eddie-floyd-vs-amii-stewart-head-2-head-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Eddie Floyd and Amii Stewart contend for the best rendition of “Knock on Wood.”
Scrim, lick my nuts | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Scrim, lick my nuts: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 67 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; G59; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/scrim-lick-my-nuts-bangerz-n-bopz-67-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “lick my nuts” performed by rapper and producer, Scrim.
Link Lauren, You | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Link Lauren, You: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 52 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Link Lauren Music; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, David, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/link-lauren-you-beaming-with-pride-52-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “You” performed by Link Lauren.
Van Morrison, Into the Mystic | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Van Morrison, Into the Mystic: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 137 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/van-morrison-into-the-mystic-throwback-vibez-137-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison.
13 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex Fu from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/13-ear-catching-night-songs-vol-2-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Cooper Bloom, Dua Lipa, Future x Metro Boomin, The Kid LAROI, Marsha Ambrosius, and Morgan Wallen.