![1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1986-2026-40-songs-for-40-years.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years | Playlist
1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.
![Jabari Johnson, Have Your Way: Music Lifts No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jabari Johnson / IndieBlue Digital Distribution; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jabari-johnson-have-your-way-music-lifts-34-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Jabari Johnson, Have Your Way | Music Lifts
In the 34th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Jabari Johnson, featuring Todd Galberth, performing “Have Your Way.”
![13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MARTINS JOHN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-more-about-songs-that-are-totally-bout-it.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It | Playlist
13 More ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It features songs by BigXthaPlug, Bonnie Raitt, Dom Innarella, Jonah Kagen, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
![cupcakKe, Squidward Nose: Spicy Tunez No. 57 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Duetti (AS); Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cupcakke-squidward-nose-spicy-tunes-57-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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cupcakKe, Squidward Nose | Spicy Tunez
In the 57th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Squidward Nose” by cupcakKe.
![Donald Lawrence, The Tri-City Singers & Le’Andria Johnson, Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus): Music Lifts No. 33 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Provident Label Group LLC; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/donald-lawrence-the-tri-city-singers-leandria-johnson-deliver-me-this-is-my-exodus-music-lifts-33-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Donald Lawrence, Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus) | Music Lifts
In the 33rd edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Donald Lawrence, The Tri-City Singers & Le’Andria Johnson as they perform “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus).”
![The Chainsmokers, #SELFIE: Bangerz N Bopz No. 56 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dim Mak Inc.; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-chainsmokers-selfie-bangerz-n-bopz-56-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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The Chainsmokers, #SELFIE | Bangerz N Bopz
In the 56th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “#SELFIE” performed by DJ/dance duo The Chainsmokers.
![Hair: 5 Gems No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eric Moura, Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hair-5-gems-26-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Hair | 5 Gems
Hair: 5 Gems No. 26 (2026) features songs by Alaska Thunderfuck, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Noah Kahan, WILLOW, and Ying Yang Twins.
![21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alejandro Reyes, Elena Smuseva, Jayson Hinrichsen, Oss Leos, The Earthy Jay, Vladimir Konoplev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/21-unforgettable-and-unusual-songs.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs | Playlist
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs features songs by Alice Cooper, Diljit Dosanjh, Jill Scott, Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, Napoleon XIV, and ROSALÍA.
![Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul, Overwhelm Me: Music Lifts No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dr. John Guns; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dr-john-guns-overwhelm-me-music-lifts-31-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Dr. John Guns, Overwhelm Me | Music Lifts
In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul performing “Overwhelm Me.”
![Rebecca Black, Friday: The Flops No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebecca Black; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rebecca-black-friday-the-flops-3-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Rebecca Black, Friday | The Flops
In the third edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable and infamous “Friday” recorded by Rebecca Black.
![Kendrick Lamar, Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst: Wacky Wednesday No. 28 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aftermath / Interscope Records; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kendrick-lamar-sing-about-me-im-dying-of-thirst-wacky-wednesday-28-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Kendrick Lamar, Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst | Wacky Wednesday
In the 28th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” performed by Kendrick Lamar.
![Beat: 5 Gems No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Pou from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/beat-5-gems-21-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
5 Gems
Beat | 5 Gems
Beat: 5 Gems No. 21 (2026) features songs by Charlie Puth, Fcukers, Michael Jackson, Slayyyter, and Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall.