2021 | The Musical Hype

Alicia Keys, KEYS | Album Review 💿

Alicia Keys surprises with her eighth studio album, KEYS, featuring both sparer originals and remixed, ‘unlocked’ versions of those originals.

🎧 15 Must-Hear YOU Songs features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Chris Stapleton, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Marshmello & Marvin Sapp.

You’re Gonna Love These 15 LIKE Songs features songs courtesy of Adele, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Madonna & Walker Hayes.

On the 98th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with YOU in some form or fashion.

Rapper Rick Ross maintains consistency on his enjoyable 11th studio album, Richer Than I Ever Been.

🎧 Soul Oldies: Vol. IV features Archie Bell & The Drells, Dorothy Moore, Etta James, Michael Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass & Wild Cherry.

On the 30th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Whitney Houston performing, “Joy to the World.”

On the 39th edition of Head 2 Head, The Temptations and The Undisputed Truth contend for the best rendition of “Smiling Faces Sometimes.”

Rick Ross ‘does his thing’ on “Little Havana,” assisted by self-proclaimed cocaine king, Willie Falcon and The-Dream.

On the 97th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the word AMAZING in some form or fashion.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, “2021” where they seek to return to simpler times.