John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway | Face Off
![John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/john-lennon-vs-donny-hathaway-face-off-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”
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Donny Hathaway, Lord Help Me | Music Lifts
![Donny Hathaway, Lord Help Me: Music Lifts No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/donny-hathaway-lord-help-me-music-lifts-10-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Donny Hathaway performing “Lord Help Me.”
Money | 5 Gems
![Money: 5 Gems No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Joshua Roberts from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/money-5-gems-8-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Money: 5 Gems No. 8 (2026) features songs by Addison Rae, Donna Summer, Jerry Butler, Peder Elias, and Rick Ross & Pharrell Williams.
Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy | COVERS
![Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy: Covers No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/donny-hathaway-jealous-guy-covers-5-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of COVERS (2026), Donny Hathaway delivers a compelling rendition of “Jealous Guy,” originally performed by John Lennon.
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 | Playlist
![Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BYB BYB, César O'neill, David Gomes, Diana Titenko, Gustavo Henrique, Ketut Subiyanto, Laura Oliveira, My Duyen Van, Ulkar Batista from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/intriguing-songs-fueled-by-love-vol-6.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 features songs by Joji, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, Malcolm Todd, Megan Thee Stallion, Soft Cell, and The B-52’s.
A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs | Playlist 🎧
![A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets, Pietro Henricky from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/a-noteworthy-compendium-of-n-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
A Noteworthy Compendium of N Songs features songs by Doechii, Drake, Hozier, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, and Tinashe.
15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧
![15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/15-surefire-classics-from-the-1970s.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.
Jerry Butler, No Money Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Jerry Butler, No Money Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 27 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/jerry-butler-no-money-down-throwback-vibez-27-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “No Money Down” by legendary soul musician, Jerry Butler.
13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Mohamed Hassan, u_if8o5n0ioo, u_ziuenp439c, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/13-more-magnificent-better-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Magnificent BETTER Songs features music courtesy of Benson Boone, FLETCHER, Kehlani, Luther Vandross, *NSYNC, and Zach Bryan.
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧
![Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daniel Hannah, David Dillon, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/eye-this-list-of-must-hear-i-songs-vol-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Afroman, Benedict Cork, Gracie Abrams, Jerry Butler, Katy Perry, and Tate McRae.
Luther Vandross, If I Didn’t Know Better | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Luther Vandross, If I Didn’t Know Better: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 86 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/luther-vandross-if-i-didnt-know-better-bangerz-n-bopz-86-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 86th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “If I Didn’t Know Better” performed by Luther Vandross.
13 Irresistible YOU Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Irresistible YOU Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Designecologist, Mikael Blomkvist from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/13-irresistible-you-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Irresistible YOU Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Donny Hathaway, Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Tommy Richman, and Whitney Houston.