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    Muni Long, Delulu [📷: Muni Long, Inc./ Def Jam Recordings]
    Music

    Muni Long, Delulu | Song Review

    Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Muni Long delivers a relatable matter regarding the universal theme of love on “Delulu.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsOctober 20, 2025 ago
    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels; AcatXIo, DesignByDessie, DigitalDreamArtist from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs | Playlist 🎧

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs features songs by BLACKPINK, Christina Perri, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Just Fine: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mary J. Blige, Just Fine | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

    In the eighth edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Just Fine.”

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago
    13 RIDE Songs That Are Well Worth the Trip (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Dana Tentis, from Pexels; Sacha, Tim from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 RIDE Songs That Are Well Worth the Trip | Playlist 🎧

    13 RIDE Songs That Are Well Worth the Trip features songs by Artemas, Bob Dylan, Doja Cat, Mary J. Blige, Orville Peck, and ur pretty.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearNovember 1, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OG Productionz from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 2 features music courtesy of Aaliyah, Britney Spears, The Killers, Lumidee, and Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 8, 2023 ago
    Ribbon🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexander Lesnitsky, Silhouette1 via Pixabay]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Ribbon 🎗️| 3 to 5 BOPS

    Ribbon 🎗️: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 25 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Andreas Wijk, Mariah Carey, Rod Wave, Ryan Beatty, and Stevie Wonder.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 28, 2023 ago
    13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Hamann La, Kelvin Akparanta, Layton Findlater, Philip Boakye, Yuri Manei via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs

    13 Big Mood, Surefire Vibe Songs features music courtesy of Gunna, Kendrick Lamar, Ohio Players, Sam Smith, SG Lewis, and Saint Levant.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 27, 2023 ago
    50 Best Songs of 2022 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Andreas Glöckner from Pixabay, Columbia, Parkwood Entertainment, L-M, RCA, Atlantic, Nice Life, Interscope]
    Evergreen

    50 Best Songs of 2022 | Playlist 🎧

    50 Best Songs of 2022 features songs courtesy of Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Omar Apollo, and Steve Lacy among others.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 12, 2022 ago
    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredible JUST Songs, Vol. 2 features Biz Markie, Cyndi Lauper, Louis Tomlinson, Teyana Taylor & Weyes Blood.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 26, 2022 ago
    Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE | Album Review 💿

    After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncé returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2022 ago
    13 Marvelous Break Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, wendy CORNIQUET from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Marvelous Break Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Marvelous Break Songs features Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Lizzo, PinkPantheress, Ruben, and Sam Smith.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 22, 2022 ago

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