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

    J. Cole, KOD © Dreamville / Roc Nation
    Album 💿

    J. Cole, KOD | Album Review

    Heating up April 2018, as well as the rap game, J. Cole returns with his surprise, highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘KOD.’ He focuses on drugs, money, sex, and a variety of issues.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) © Disruptor / Columbia
    Album 💿

    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) | Album Review

    DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with a brief 13-minute, four-song EP, ‘Sick Boy.’ The results are mixed at best.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

    After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Jack & Jack, Stay with Me © Island
    Music

    Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review

    Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.”  Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Five Finger Death Punch, And Justice for None © Prospect Park
    Music

    Five Finger Death Punch, ‘Sham Pain’ | Track Review

    Five Finger Death Punch showcase both displeasure and pleasure on “Sham Pain,” an advanced single from the forthcoming album, ‘And Justice for None.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

    Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Ariana Grande, No Tears Left to Cry © Republic
    Music

    Ariana Grande, ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated pop artist Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her exuberant, uplifting single, “No Tears Left to Cry.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Liam Payne & J Balvin, Familiar © Capitol
    Music

    Liam Payne & J Balvin, ‘Familiar’ | Track Review

    Burgeoning solo pop artist Liam Payne and Colombian reggaetón singer J Balvin join forces for the infectious, sleek Latin-pop single, “Familiar.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]
    Album 💿

    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour | Album Review

    Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves returns with a magnificent, third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’, which appeals beyond the country audience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
    50 Cent, Crazy © G-Unit
    Music

    50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

    ’00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Ghost, Prequelle [📷: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Ghost, ‘Rats’ | Track Review

    Swedish metal collective Ghost returns amped-up on “Rats,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Prequelle.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Bigger’ | Track Review

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Bigger” serves as the title track and promo single for their 2018 comeback album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago

    Posts pagination

    Previous 1 … 53 54 55 … 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