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11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; S. Bartels from Pixabay]

11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! | Playlist 🎧

11 of the Ugliest, Ugly Songs Ever! features music courtesy of Ella Henderson, Lil Baby, Oliver Tree, Perfume Genius, and Sada Baby.

By the musical hype, 12 monthsDecember 8, 2023 ago

Johnnie Taylor, I Believe In You (You Believe In Me): Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 119 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Stax / Concord; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Johnnie Taylor, I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 119th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)” by Johnnie Taylor.

By the musical hype, 1 yearAugust 7, 2023 ago

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype; Tatiana Castrillon via Pexels]

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Kool & The Gang, Queen, and Pink Floyd.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 28, 2023 ago

Strong: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, mahmood sufiyan via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]

Strong | 5ive Songs

In the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with being STRONG in some form or fashion.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2022 ago

Ashford & Simpson, “Solid”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 115 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]

Ashford & Simpson, “Solid” | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 115th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Solid” by legendary husband-wife songwriting duo, Ashford & Simpson.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2022 ago

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