Sade, Smooth Operator | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Sade, Smooth Operator: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sade-smooth-operator-throwback-vibez-5-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Smooth Operator” by English R&B band Sade.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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11 He, Him & His Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 He, Him & His Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Deni's Fotografia, Ramses Martinez, Thee_photo orgasm from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/11-he-him-and-his-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
11 He, Him & His Songs feature songs by Camila Cabello, Gunna, Kehlani, Luke Combs, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Prince, 1999 | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Prince, 1999: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG Records Inc. / Legacy; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/prince-1999-throwback-vibez-1-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “1999” by the late, great musical icon, Prince.
12 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧
![12 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daniel Adesina, Elias de Carvalho, Godisable Jacob, Maria Marin, NSPD Studios, PAUL REYNOSO, Vitor Diniz from Pexels; Агзам Гайсин from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12-songs-that-feature-names-vol-5.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
12 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 5 features songs by Artemas, Austin Carr, Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, and The Spinners.
Toni Basil, Mickey | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Toni Basil, Mickey: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 52 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/toni-basil-mickey-1-Hit-Wonderful-52-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Mickey” performed by Toni Basil.
15 More Songs Focused Only on Me | Playlist 🎧
![15 More Songs Focused Only on Me (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amr Afr from Pexels; Elisa, Pete Linforth, Stephan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/15-more-songs-focused-only-on-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 More Songs Focused Only on Me features songs by Artemas, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Muni Long, Omar Apollo, Rina Sawayama & Tina Campbell.
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Admar Kamosso Oficial from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13-songs-that-explore-it-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 2 features songs by 21 Savage, Cissy Houston, Ruel, Snoop Dogg, Tate McRae, and The Kid LAROI x Quavo.
Guns N’ Roses, Welcome To The Jungle | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Guns N’ Roses, Welcome To The Jungle: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 202 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/guns-n-roses-welcome-to-the-jungle-throwback-vibez-202-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 202nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses.
The Time, Jungle Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Time, Jungle Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 201 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/the-time-jungle-love-throwback-vibez-201-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 201st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Jungle Love” by Minneapolis funk band, The Time.
Jennifer Holliday vs. Jennifer Hudson | Head 2 Head
![Jennifer Holliday vs. Jennifer Hudson: Head 2 Head No. 49 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Enterprises; Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/jennifer-holliday-vs-jennifer-hudson-head-2-head-49-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 49th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson contend for the best rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”
11 Lovely, Lonely Songs, Part 1 | Playlist 🎧
![11 Lovely, Lonely Songs, Part 1 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bùi Hoàng Long, Fatoba Tolulope Ifemide, Kamshotthat, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/11-lovely-lonely-songs-part-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Lovely, Lonely Songs, Part 1 features songs by Conan Gray, Bobby Womack, Halsey, The Main Ingredient, and Rob Thomas.
U2, Exit | Controversial Songs
![U2, Exit: Controversial Songs No. 13 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/u2-exit-controversial-songs-13-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “Exit” by the legendary Irish rock band, U2.