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    James Cleveland vs. The Rance Allen Group: Head 2 Head No. 40 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Inc, Tyscot Music & Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Columns

    James Cleveland vs. The Rance Allen Group | Head 2 Head

    In the 40th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), James Cleveland and The Rance Allen Group contend for the best rendition of “I Stood On the Banks of Jordan.”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksNovember 15, 2025 ago
    The Rance Allen Group, I Stood On The Banks of Jordan: Covers No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tyscot Music & Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Rance Allen Group, I Stood On The Banks of Jordan | COVERS

    In the 35th edition of COVERS (2025), The Rance Allen Group delivers a compelling rendition of “I Stood On The Banks of Jordan,” originally performed by Rev. James Cleveland.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthNovember 5, 2025 ago
    15 More Songs Filled with ALL (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay; Adrian "Rosco" Stef on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    15 More Songs Filled with ALL | Playlist 🎧

    15 More Songs Filled with ALL features songs by BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Billie Eilish, Gunna, Mad Tsai, Mary Jane Girls, and Teddy Swims.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthOctober 24, 2025 ago
    13 More Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AI image from Canva; AcatXIo, Astral Ember, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Heartfelt ❤️ HEART ❤️ Songs features songs by Blondie, Christina Perri, Kendrick Lamar, Shawn Mendes, Summer Walker, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsSeptember 29, 2025 ago
    Rev. James Cleveland & The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well): Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Savoy; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Rev. James Cleveland, Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well) | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 26th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Rev. James Cleveland & The Gospel Music Workshop of America performing “Oh Be Joyful (All Is Well).”

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJune 29, 2025 ago
    Michelle Williams & Shirley Caesar, Steal Away to Jesus: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Word Entertainment; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Shirley Caesar & Michelle Williams, Steal Away to Jesus | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 21st edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Michelle Williams and Shirley Caesar performing “Steal Away to Jesus.”

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsMay 25, 2025 ago
    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs, Vol. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Mario Amé, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, Yan Krukau from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    WHAT is up with These 15 Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Aretha Franklin, Bobby Caldwell, Haddaway, Nick Rich, William DeVaughn, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMay 16, 2025 ago
    13 More Fantastic LET Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alireza Heidarpour from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Fantastic LET Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Fantastic LET Songs features songs by GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Nicki Minaj, Noah Guy, Prince, and The 5th Dimension.

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsMay 12, 2025 ago
    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Mississippi Mass Choir performing “Near The Cross.”

    By the musical hype, 7 monthsApril 27, 2025 ago
    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Wilson from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Doris Troy, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Morgan Wallen, and Ryan Gosling.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago
    The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland: Head 2 Head No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland | Head 2 Head

    In the 10th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers and James Cleveland contend for the best rendition of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsApril 19, 2025 ago
    The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, He’s Working It Out: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, He’s Working It Out | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the 14th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ Choir, featuring James Cleveland, performing, “He’s Working It Out.”

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsApril 6, 2025 ago

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