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    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beatriz Fernandes, cottonbro studio, Cup of Couple, Deni's Fotografia, Jonathan Borba, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Nathan Cowley from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth, Thomas from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 features songs by Benjamin, Gerardo, Jake Wesley Rogers, Josie Cotton, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 4 daysMay 9, 2025 ago
    Gerardo, Rico Suave: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 35 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo LΓ³pez from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Gerardo, Rico Suave | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 35th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2025), we highlight β€œRico Suave,” performed by Ecuadorian rapper Gerardo.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekMay 3, 2025 ago
    11 Incredibly Dangerous Songs (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dmitry Abramov, ntnvnc, OpenClipart-Vectors, Sabine from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredibly Dangerous Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredibly Dangerous Songs features music courtesy of 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, BRONZE AVERY, Busta Rhymes, and Lana Del Rey.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 12, 2024 ago
    13 Rousing Elevator Songs (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dorothe, KrΓ³lestwo_Nauki from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs features music courtesy of Aerosmith, Blu DeTiger, Declan McKenna, Kota the Friend, Outkast, and Tove Lo.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 8, 2024 ago
    Busta Rhymes, Dangerous: Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 24 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Busta Rhymes, Dangerous | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 24th edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2024), we highlight β€œDangerous” performed by rapper Busta Rhymes.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 24, 2024 ago
    Outkast, Elevators (Me & You): Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ No. 21 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Outkast, Elevators (Me & You) | Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    In the 21st edition of Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯ (2024), we highlight β€œElevators (Me & You)” performed by ATL rap duo, Outkast.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 16, 2024 ago
    Lauryn Hill, Doo Wop (That Thing): Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 13 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ruffhouse; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lauryn Hill, Doo Wop (That Thing) | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on β€œDoo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 22, 2024 ago
    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Omar Medina Films, OpenClip-Art Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! | Playlist 🎧

    15 Dazzling, Elements of Music Songs… Sort Of! features music courtesy of BabyTron, The Blackbyrds, Ice Spice, Lizzo, The Righteous Brothers, and TiΓ«sto.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 2, 2023 ago
    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Engaging YOUR or YOURS Songs features music courtesy of Billie Eilish, David Archuleta, Hozier, Lil Nas X, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 24, 2023 ago
    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Afif Ramdhasuma, cottonbro studio, Keira Burton, Ketut Subiyanto, Liza Summer, RDNE Stock project, Vera Arsic from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight | Playlist 🎧

    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight features music courtesy of Carl Douglas, Christina Aguilera, Public Enemy, Rachel Platten, and Tina Turner.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 21, 2023 ago
    Public Enemy, Fight the Power: Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯ No. 26 (2023) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Def Jam; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz πŸ”₯

    Public Enemy, Fight the Power | Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯

    In the 26th edition of Rap BNGRZ πŸ”₯ (2023), we break down the banger status of β€œFight the Power,” performed by Public Enemy.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 20, 2023 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Piyapong Saydaung, Victoria Regen from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1990s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Alanis Morrisette, Backstreet Boys, Coolio, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. 

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 19, 2023 ago

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