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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Mariah Carey, Heavenly (No Ways Tired / Canโ€™t Give Up Now): Covers No. 45 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Def Jam; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Mariah Carey, Heavenly | COVERS

    In the 45th edition of COVERS (2023), Mariah Carey delivers a compelling rendition of ๐ŸŽต โ€œHeavenly (No Ways Tired / Canโ€™t Give Up Now),โ€ as recorded by Mary Mary.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 1, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Fatherโ€™s Day.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
    Tauren Wells, Up: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 52 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tauren Wells / Capitol CMG, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Tauren Wells, Up | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 52nd edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by Christian pop artist, Tauren Wells performing, โ€œUp.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 17, 2023 ago
    11 Songs That Make You Wanna Try [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Make You Wanna Try | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Songs That Make You Wanna Try features music courtesy of Aaliyah, Darren Haynes, Jason Aldean, Kirk Franklin, and Macy Gray.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 13, 2023 ago
    Try: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 70 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Try | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Try: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 70 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Darren Haynes, George Michael, Kirk Franklin, Shakira, and Teddy Pendergrass.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 31, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Try Love [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Music

    Kirk Franklin, Try Love | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his anointed choir preach love on the exuberant, uplifting single, โ€œTry Love.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    3 to 5 BOPS

    Because | 3 to 5 BOPS

    Because: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 69 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Deniece Williams, Kelly Clarkson, Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Vicki Yohe.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 29, 2023 ago
    11 Songs That Require HELP (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; lalesh aldarwish from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Require HELP | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    11 Songs That Require HELP features music courtesy of AJR, Alexander 23, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and Tori Kelly.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 9, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Lean On Me: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 40 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GospoCentric; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Kirk Franklin, Lean On Me | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 40th edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by Kirk Franklin, and an all-star cast performing, โ€œLean On Me.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 16, 2023 ago
    Marvin Sapp, Praise Him in Advance: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 38 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Marvin Sapp, Praise Him in Advance | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 38th edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by gospel artist Marvin Sapp performing, โ€œPraise Him in Advance.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 9, 2023 ago
    Smokie Norful, โ€œI Still Have Youโ€: Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹ No. 22 (2023) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Treโ€™Myles Music, Inc. / MNRK Records LP; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]
    Columns

    Smokie Norful, I Still Have You | Music Lifts ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‹

    In the 22nd edition of Music Lifts (2023), weโ€™re uplifted by pastor/gospel musician Smokie Norful performing, โ€œI Still Have You.โ€

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 16, 2023 ago
    13 Really GOOD Songs โ€ฆ Itโ€™s That Simple [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, William Fortunato, via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, NoName_13, Robin Higgins via Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Really GOOD Songs โ€ฆ Itโ€™s That Simple | Playlist ๐ŸŽง

    13 Really GOOD Songs โ€ฆ Itโ€™s That Simple features music courtesy of Chic, John Mellencamp, Mary J. Blige, Olivia Rodrigo, and Wrabel.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 27, 2023 ago

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