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Kevin Lyttle, Turn Me On: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 21 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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Kevin Lyttle, Turn Me On | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 21st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Turn Me On” by Vincentian soca artist Kevin Lyttle.

By the musical hype, 2 daysMay 26, 2026 ago

Bryson Tiller, CALYPSO [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

Bryson Tiller, CALYPSO | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, Louisville born and bred R&B singer/rapper Bryson Tiller brings the heat on his sensual single, “CALYPSO.”

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 25, 2024 ago

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Jazella from Pixabay]

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Peggy Lee, The Platters, and Ray Charles.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 2, 2024 ago

13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Budgeron Bach, Grace Kaley, Johnson Olakotan, Karolina Grabowska, Marlon Alves, Orione Conceição from Pexels]

13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧

13 More Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features music courtesy of Conan Gray, Harry Belafonte, Lil Durk, Michael Jackson, and Phoebe Bridgers.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 21, 2023 ago

Harry Belafonte, “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 92 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Harry Belafonte, Day-O (Banana Boat Song) | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Day-O (Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJune 20, 2023 ago

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