20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
![20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20-memorable-classics-from-1986.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from August 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/striking-bops-from-august-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.
Striking Bops from July 2026 → Playlist
![Striking Bops from July 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/striking-bops-from-july-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
Davido & NO11, Gimme Dat Ting → Song Review
![Davido, Oriadé [📷: David Music Worldwide Limited / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/davido-oriade.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ American-born, Nigerian-bred Nigerian artists Davido and NO11 drop a fun, vibe-laden Afrobeats record with “Gimme Dat Ting.”
Tyla, IS IT LOVE → Song Review
![Tyla, A*POP [📷: FAX RECORDS / Epic Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tyla-a-pop.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great vocals, tuneful melodies, memorable lyrics, and vibrant production make “IS IT LOVE” another bop for Grammy-winning South African pop sensation Tyla.
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 | Playlist
![13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AOG Pixels, Ciel Fotos, EZEKIXL AKINNEWU, Moose Photos from Pexels; Daniele Barison, Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Petra from Pixabay; Gabriel Martin from Unsplash, Gabriel Martin on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/13-songs-that-feature-names-vol-8.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 features songs by blackbear, Kim Carnes, Paul Simon, Shirley Caesar, Tame Impala, and TOTO.
13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies | Playlist 🎧
![13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Dmitry Abramov, Fabien Huck, friendlystock-team, HANSUAN FABREGAS, JL G, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13-spectacular-songs-about-zombies.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies features songs by Damiano David, Fela Kuti, ILLENIUM, Lady Gaga, The Cranberries, and YUNGBLUD.
Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al | Throwback Vibez
![Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al: Throwback Vibez No. 167 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Paul Simon; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/paul-simon-you-can-call-me-al-throwback-vibez-167-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 167th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon.
Fela Kuti, Zombie | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Fela Kuti, Zombie: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 157 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kalakuta Sunrise; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fela-kuti-zombie-throwback-vibez-127-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Zombie” by Nigerian Afrobeat musician extraordinaire, Fela Kuti.
A Collection of Randomly Curated C Songs | Playlist 🎧
![A Collection of Randomly Curated C Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Manish Jain, ROSA GATTUSO, Sylwester Ficek from Pexels; 愚木混株 Cdd20, AcatXIo, Chad Henninger, DreamDigitalArtist, Elisa, Felipe from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/a-collection-of-randomly-curated-c-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
A Collection of Randomly Curated C Songs features songs by Artemas, Beyoncé, George Michael, Orville Peck + Willie Nelson, Vampire Weekend & Xiuhtezcatl.
Tyla, Bliss | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Tyla, Bliss: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; FAX / Epic; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tyla-bliss-midnight-heat-38-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Bliss” by Tyla.
Rema, Baby (Is it a Crime) | Song Review 🎵
![Rema, “Baby (Is it a Crime)” [📷: Marvin Global Holdings Ltd / Jonzing World Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rema-baby-is-it-a-crime.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper Rema brings the infectious, sensual vibes on his entertaining Afrobeats single, “Baby (Is it a Crime).”