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Donna Summer, On The Radio: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 157 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Donna Summer, On The Radio | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 157th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “On The Radio” by Donna Summer.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 19, 2023 ago

Michael Jackson, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’: Dance Gemz 🕺 💎 🎶 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; Beatriz Braga, Dhemer Gonçalves, Niko Twisty, via Pexels]

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Michael Jackson, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ | DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶

In the 14th edition of DANCE GEMZ 🕺 💎 🎶 (2023), we totally get down with Michael Jackson performing the danceable gem, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.”

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 21, 2023 ago

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 3 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Yaritza from Pexels]

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of AC/DC, Prince, Queen, Rick James, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 10, 2023 ago

13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels]

13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Late, Lately, or Later Songs features music courtesy of Ari Lennox, Harry Styles, Janet Jackson, Joesef, Roddy Ricch & Stevie Wonder.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 29, 2023 ago

Janet Jackson, “What Have You Done for Me Lately”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 50 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Janet Jackson, What Have You Done for Me Lately | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 50th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “What Have You Done for Me Lately” by Janet Jackson.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 27, 2023 ago

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