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    1999

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]
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    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s | Playlist 🎧

    15 Mo’ Surefire Classics from The 1980s features songs by Diana Ross, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, and The B-52’s.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsAugust 25, 2025 ago
    Prince, 1999: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG Records Inc. / Legacy; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Prince, 1999 | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “1999” by the late, great musical icon, Prince.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsJanuary 2, 2025 ago
    🎶 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Hollywood, Island, Jive, The Mars Volta, MCA, Metal Blade, Motown, The Musical Hype, Jagjaguwar, Listen Back Entertainment, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Ruffhouse, Sony, Universal Music Operations Limited, Warner, Young Turks Recordings, Ltd.]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist 🎧

    After completing the 30-day song challenge, The Musical Hype presents 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE 🎶: THE COMPLETE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
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    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Playlist, Part 2 | Playlist 🎧

    After completing two thirds of the challenge, The Musical Hype presents 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Playlist, Part 2 🎧.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 31, 2020 ago
    Day 16: Prince, “Little Red Corvette” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Warner]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 16: Prince, Little Red Corvette | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    What better ‘song that’s a classic favorite’ to fulfill Day 16 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than “Little Red Corvette” by Prince from 1999?

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 26, 2020 ago
    In Remembrance: 13 Provocative Songs From Prince [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, NPG, Pixabay, Warner]
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    In Remembrance: 13 Provocative Songs from Prince | Playlist 🎧

    “In Remembrance: 13 Provocative Songs from Prince” examines some of ‘The Purple One’s’ most risqué & sensual songs.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 21, 2020 ago

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