2022 | The Musical Hype

ODESZA, “The Last Goodbye” | Track Review

Seattle electronic duo ODESZA returns with a superb, six-minute single, “The Last Goodbye” which samples a Betty LaVette gem.

Grammy winner, Ed Sheeran, taps fellow Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, for a gorgeous remix of “The Joker and the Queen.”

Slut Pop isn’t a deep or profound EP from Kim Petras, but there’s no shortage of naughty, sexed-up fun.

Saweetie taps H.E.R. for the assist on “Closer,” a groovy, melodic/pop-oriented rap single set to appear on her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music.

Nicki Minaj, once more assisted by Lil Baby, brings ample attitude and energy to the short but potent single, “Bussin.”

As always, Grammy-nominated rapper Pusha T brings the heat on “Diet Coke,” set to appear on his 2022 album, It’s Not Dry Yet.

On the 8th edition of LGBTQ Bopz (2022), we highlight the song, “Throat Goat” performed by Kim Petras.

13 More Songs Filled with Considerable Love features Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Mitski, Summer Walker & The Weeknd.

On the 6th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Marvin Winans and The Perfected Praise Choir performing, “Jesus Saves.”

On the 6th edition of Head 2 Head (2022), Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley contend for the best rendition of “Hallelujah.”

On the 8th edition of Rap BNGRZ (2022), we break down the banger status of “On Top” performed by Mary J. Blige featuring Fivio Foreign.

On the 9th edition of Controversial Tunes (2022), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette.