The Musical HypeThe Musical Hype
    • The Musical Hype
      • About The Musical Hype
      • Reviews
        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
        • Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
      • Playlists 🎧
        • Mini PlaylistsPlaylists often comprised of 3-5 songs or less than 8.
      • Throwback Vibez
      • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
      • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
      • Spicy Tunez
      • Dazzling Duets
      • More Columns Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles.  Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date).  Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists.  Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
        • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
        • Head 2 Head 🗣️
        • Wacky Wednesday
        • COVERS
        • 1 Hit WONDERful
        • Interviews / Q&As
      • Music Submissions
      • Privacy Policy

    2018

    Why Don't We, Hooked [Photo Credit: Signature/Atlantic]
    Music

    Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review

    Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.”  Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago
    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

    Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago
    Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
    Music

    Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

    A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Rich Sex [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
    Music

    Nicki Minaj, ‘Rich Sex’ | Track Review

    Nicki Minaj, building towards her fourth studio album, enlists Lil Wayne for the absolutely filthy, yet hard-hitting banger, “Rich Sex.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Shakira & Maluma, Clandestino [Photo Credit: Sony Music Latin]
    Music

    Shakira & Maluma, ‘Clandestino’ | Track Review

    Iconic Colombian singer/songwriter Shakira and rising Columbia reggaetón singer Maluma make a formidable team as ‘secret lovers’ on “Clandestino.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Vic Mensa, Reverse [Photo Credit: Roc Nation]
    Music

    Vic Mensa, ‘Reverse’ | Track Review

    Chi-town rapper Vic Mensa, assisted by the ever-confident, ubiquitous, Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, drop a sick banger with “Reverse.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    gnash, imagine if [Photo Credits: :): / Atlantic]
    Music

    Gnash, ‘Imagine If’ | Track Review

    Alternative artist Garret Nash, better known as gnash, returns with his second, ‘imaginative’ single of 2018, “Imagine If.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Maroon 5, Three Little Birds [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Maroon 5, ‘Three Little Birds’ | Track Review

    Maroon 5 surprises with a cover of the chill, happy, and uplifting Bob Marley & The Wailers classic, “Three Little Birds.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Macy Gray, Sugar Daddy [Photo Credit: Mack Avenue]
    Music

    Macy Gray, ‘Sugar Daddy’ | Track Review

    Macy Gray, known for her Grammy-winning pop megahit, “I Try,” returns with a superb new single, “Sugar Daddy,” her first offering of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Ne-Yo, Good Man [📷: Motown]
    Album 💿

    Ne-Yo, Good Man | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo returns following a three-year hiatus with an enjoyable, overall well-rounded seventh studio album with ‘Good Man.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2018 ago
    Thomston, Acid Rain [Photo Credit: Warner Music]
    Music

    Thomston, Acid Rain | Track Review 🎵

    22-year old New Zealand-bred alternative-pop artist Thomston reflects on a bad, ‘acidic’  relationship on his compelling single, “Acid Rain.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago
    88 Rising, Midsummer Madness [Photo Credit: 88rising]
    Music

    88rising, Joji & Rich Brian, ‘Midsummer Madness’ | Track Review

    88 Rising enlists Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, and AUGUST 08 for the enjoyable, ‘F the rules’ anthem, “Midsummer Madness.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 38 39 40 … 83 Next

    • Home
    • Pages
    • Blog
    • Portfolio
    • Shortcodes
    • Contact Us
    Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
    MENU
      • The Musical Hype
        • About The Musical Hype
        • Reviews
          • Album 💿
          • Songs 🎵
        • Playlists 🎧
          • Mini Playlists
        • Throwback Vibez
        • Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈
        • Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
        • Spicy Tunez
        • Dazzling Duets
        • More Columns
          • Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
          • Head 2 Head 🗣️
          • Wacky Wednesday
          • COVERS
          • 1 Hit WONDERful
          • Interviews / Q&As
        • Music Submissions
        • Privacy Policy