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    A Tribe Called Quest

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1970s, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Bobby Caldwell, Cheryl Lynn, Elton John, Funkadelic, and Ohio Players.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
    Ecstasy: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 60 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Ecstasy | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Ecstasy: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 60 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Barry White, THEMXXNLIGHT, Ohio Players, Ninja Sex Party, and Young Thug.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 27, 2023 ago
    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 11 (2022) [📷: AWAL Recordings America, Inc., Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, The Musical Hype, Pexels, RODNAE Productions, Smokin’ Needles, WoodysMedia]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Phife Dawg, “Nutshell Pt. 2” | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    On the 11th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2022), we break down the banger status of “Nutshell Pt. 2” performed by the late, great Phife Dawg.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 25, 2022 ago
    12 Songs Focused on a Million [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    12 Songs Focused on a Million | Playlist 🎧

    12 Songs Focused on a Million 🎧 features music courtesy of Aaliyah, Camilo, Lady Gaga, Nipsey Hussle & Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsMarch 29, 2021 ago
    13 Stunning Songs Driven by Sound [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Stunning Songs Driven by Sound | Playlist 🎧

    13 STUNNING SONGS DRIVEN BY SOUND features songs courtesy of A Tribe Called Quest, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sam Fender, Solange, and Tyler Childers.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 23, 2019 ago
    Songs Where Somebody is in the Title [Photo Credit: Atlantic, Bazzi, Columbia, Pixabay, Warner Music Nashville]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where Somebody Is in the Title | Playlist 🎧

    “15 Songs Where Somebody Is in the Title” features music courtesy of Bazzi, Charlie Puth, The Chainsmokers, Queen & Whitney Houston.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 21, 2018 ago
    La La Land [📷: Interscope]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: La La Land Ascends to No. 2

    On a quiet Billboard 200, The Weeknd (Starboy) retains the no. 1 spot, while the soundtrack for La La Land ascends to no. 2.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 19, 2017 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Evergreen

    Year-End List: Best of the Best of 2016

    After dropping numerous lists, which artists, albums, and songs were the consensus best of the best of 2016?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 30, 2016 ago
    Chance The Rapper, Coloring Book © Chance The Rapper
    Evergreen

    Year-End List: Countdown: 10 Best Rap Albums of 2016

    Tribe, Chance, or Kanye? Who earns to honors of best rap album of 2016 from The Musical Hype? Check out our countdown to see who came out on top!

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 28, 2016 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Evergreen

    Year-End List: 40 Best Albums of 2016

    Beyoncé (Lemonade), Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Skelton Tree), and Solange (A Seat at the Table) lead the charge of the 40 bests albums of 2016.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 23, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: The Hamilton Mixtape Rules at No. 1

    The Hamilton Mixtape steals the show debuting at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Rolling Stones earn the next highest debut, at no. 4.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 14, 2016 ago
    Metallica, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct... [📷: Blackened Recordings]
    Columns

    Billboard Grooves: Metallica ‘Hardwired’ at No. 1

    Metallica (Hardwired…to Self-Destruct) beats Bruno Mars (24K Magic) and Miranda Lambert (The Weight of These Wings) for no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 30, 2016 ago

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