Max Romeo, Wet Dream | Controversial Songs
![Max Romeo, Wet Dream: Controversial Songs No. 1 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pama; 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/max-romeo-wet-dream-controversial-songs-1-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “Wet Dream” by reggae musician Max Romeo.
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Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, Stay | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs, Stay: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 136 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/maurice-williams-the-zodiacs-stay-throwback-vibez-136-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 136th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Stay” by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs.
Sevyn Streeter & Jeremih, Wet Dreamz | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Sevyn Streeter & Jeremih, Wet Dreamz: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 68 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TStreetz Corp / Groundwerk, LLC; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sevyn-streeter-jeremih-wet-dreamz-midnight-heat-68-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Wet Dreamz” by Sevyn Streeter and Jeremih.
Kevin Atwater, why did you invite me to your wedding | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Kevin Atwater, why did you invite me to your wedding: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 51 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Kevin Atwater; 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/2024/12/kevin-atwater-why-did-you-invite-me-to-your-wedding-beaming-with-pride-51-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 51st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “why did you invite me to your wedding” performed by Kevin Atwater.
Paul Young, Every Time You Go Away | COVERS
![Paul Young, Every Time You Go Away: Covers No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; 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/paul-young-every-time-you-go-away-covers-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of COVERS (2024), Paul Young delivers a compelling rendition of “Every Time You Go Away” originally performed by Hall & Oates.
13 Delightful DISCO 🪩 Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Delightful DISCO 🪩 Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dhemer Gonçalves, Edson Mesquita, Eric W., Kool Shooters, Lisa Fotios from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/13-delightful-disco-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Delightful DISCO 🪩 Songs features songs by Enisa, Justin Timberlake, Remi Wolf, Tove Lo, and Vulfmon x Zachary Barker.
Gucci Mane, Rich N****z | Song Review 🎵
![Gucci Mane, Rich N****z [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 1017 Global Music, LLC / Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gucci-mane-rich-niggaz.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gucci Mane, fueled by ill production by Zaytoven, drops a fierce rap banger with “Rich N*ggaz,” the second track from his Greatest Of All Trappers – Gangsta Grillz Edition LP.
Isabel LaRosa, Pretty Boy | Song Review 🎵
![Isabel LaRosa, Pretty Boy [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Slumbo Labs / RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/isabel-larosa-pretty-boy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gen-Z Cuban American pop singer/songwriter Isabel LaRosa is obsessed with this fine boy in her brief but entertaining, engaging, and relatable single, “Pretty Boy.”
Hozier, Nobody’s Soldier | Song Review 🎵
![Hozier, Nobody’s Soldier [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Rubyworks Ltd. / 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/hozier-nobodys-soldier.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated Irish singer/songwriter Hozier continues an awesome year with another stellar single, the anti-war-themed “Nobody’s Soldier.”
Miriam Makeba, Pata Pata | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Miriam Makeba, Pata Pata: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; !K7; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/miriam-makeba-pata-pata-1-Hit-Wonderful-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Pata Pata” performed by South African singer, songwriter, and activist, Miriam Makeba.
The Brothers Johnson, Stomp! | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Brothers Johnson, Stomp: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 135 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/the-brothers-johnson-stomp-throwback-vibez-135-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 135th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Stomp!” by The Brothers Johnson.
Artemas, caroline | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Artemas, caroline: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 67 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artemas; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/artemas-caroline-midnight-heat-67-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “caroline” by Artemas.
Getting to Know… Peel | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Peel: Interview No. 148 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Peel; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/getting-to-know-peel-interview-418-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 418th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Norwegian alternative rock band, Peel.
Mary J. Blige, Breathing | Song Review 🎵
![Mary J. Blige, Breathing (Ft. Fabolous) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 300 Entertainment / Mary Jane Productions; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mary-j-blige-breathing-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige taps fellow New Yorker, rapper Fabolous for the enjoyable, amorous single, “Breathing.”
Benson Boone, Pretty Slowly | Song Review 🎵
![Benson Boone, Pretty Slowly [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Night Street / Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/benson-boone-pretty-slowly-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone strikes gold once more with his honest, breakup-fueled single, “Pretty Slowly.”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die With A Smile | Song Review 🎵
![Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die With A Smile [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lady-gaga-bruno-mars-die-with-a-smile-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated, multifaceted musicians Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars make a formidable team in their first-ever collaboration, “Die With A Smile.”
Nina Simone, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Nina Simone, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 134 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nina-simone-dont-let-me-be-misunderstood-throwback-vibez-134-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 134th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Nina Simone.
15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs | Playlist 🎧
![15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mikhail Nilov from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/15-spicy-one-night-stand-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Spicy Songs One-Night Stand Songs feature songs by Calvin Harris, Carrie Underwood, Daft Punk, J. Cole, Keri Hilson, and Marsha Ambrosius.
Kirk Franklin & God’s Property, Stomp (Remix) | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Kirk Franklin & God’s Property, Stomp (Remix): Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 33 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gospocentric; 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/kirk-franklin-gods-property-stomp-remix-music-lifts-33-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Kirk Franklin and God’s Property performing, “Stomp (Remix).”
John Summit & Sub Focus, Go Back | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![John Summit & Sub Focus, Go Back: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 66 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Experts Only / Darkroom; 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/john-summit-sub-focus-go-back-bangerz-n-bopz-66-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Go Back” performed by John Summit and Sub Focus featuring Julia Church.
Getting to Know… Irian Darkwood | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Irian Darkwood: Interview No. 417 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Irian Darkwood; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/getting-to-know-irian-darkwood-interview-417-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 417th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Halifax, Nova Scotia metal vocalist, Irian Darkwood.
Melba Montgomery vs. Shirley Caesar | Head 2 Head
![Melba Montgomery vs. Shirley Caesar: Head 2 Head No. 33 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra, Word, Incorporated; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/melba-montgomery-vs-shirley-caesar-head-2-head-33-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Melba Montgomery and Shirley Caesar contend for the best rendition of “No Charge.”
CHAMELEO, wet dreams | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![CHAMELEO, wet dreams: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 64 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; CHAMELEO; 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/chameleo-wet-dreams-bangerz-n-bopz-65-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 64th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “wet dreams” performed by Brazilian indie-pop musician, CHAMELEO.
Allie X, Off With Her T*ts | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Allie X, Off With Her Tits: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 50 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Twin Music Inc; 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/allie-x-off-with-her-tits-beaming-with-pride-50-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 50th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Off With Her T*ts” performed by Allie X.
Tevin Campbell, Can We Talk | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tevin Campbell, Can We Talk: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 133 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tevin-campbell-can-we-talk-throwback-vibez-133-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 133rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell.
13 Songs Filled with the Blues | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Filled with the Blues (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Timur Weber from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/13-songs-filled-with-the-blues.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Filled with the Blues features music by Arcade Fire, DMX, Johnny Cash, Parsa Sleighter, and The 5th Dimension.
Candi Staton, Young Hearts Run Free | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Candi Staton, Young Hearts Run Free: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 132 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/candi-staton-young-hearts-run-free-throwback-vibez-132-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 132nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton.