disco | The Musical Hype - Part 13

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Sam Smith, "I Feel Love": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Capitol]

Sam Smith, I Feel Love | Track Review

With the release of single “I Feel Love,” Grammy-winning pop musician Sam Smith covers a classic by the late disco/R&B icon, Donna Summer.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago

19 Songs That Reference Coming Out [Photo Credits: Nicholas Swatz, Pexels, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

19 Songs That Reference Coming Out | Playlist

“19 Songs That Reference Coming Out” features music courtesy of Bronski Beat, Clairo, Diana Ross, Ryan Beatty, Sylvester, and Troye Sivan.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago

Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness [📷: Diary / Island]

Chaka Khan, Hello Happiness | Album Review

R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago

Santino, Boutique Le Freak [Photo Credit: Santino]

Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review

UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago

Mary J. Blige, Only Love [Photo Credit: Republic]

Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review

Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

Caleb De Casper, Good Boy © Caleb De Casper

Caleb De Casper, Good Boy | Track Review

Caleb De Casper outdoes himself on single “Good Boy,” an infectious, danceable gem about a fatal same-sex attraction.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 26, 2017 ago

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