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        • Album πŸ’ΏAlbums & EPs  πŸ’Ώ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’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 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (Β½ 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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    Land: 5ive Songs No. 50 (2021) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Schwoaze from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Land | 5ive Songs

    On the 50th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with LAND in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 22, 2021 ago
    Say It Loud, Beautiful Black Voices [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    β€˜Say it Loud,’ Beautiful Black Voices | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 β€˜Say it Loud,’ Beautiful Black Voices features Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, BeyoncΓ©, H.E.R., James Brown & Nas.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 18, 2021 ago
    Keedron Bryant & Symba, "I Know I Been Changed" [πŸ“· : Warner]
    Music

    Keedron Bryant & Symba, I Know I Been Changed | Single Notez 🎢

    The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song 🎡 β€œI Know I Been Changed,” by Keedron Bryant & Symba featuring Gary Clark Jr.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJanuary 18, 2021 ago
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    Album πŸ’Ώ

    John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago
    13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter | Playlist 🎧

    β€˜13 Powerful Songs Where Black Lives DO Indeed Matter’ features Springsteen, Jaheim, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Mickey Guyton & Trey Songz.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
    51 Best Songs of 2019: Year in Review [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, RCA, Republic, Young Turk Recordings Ltd., Interscope, Sony, Atlantic, Columbia]
    Evergreen

    51 Best Songs of 2019 | Year in Review 🎧

    51 Best Songs of 2019 features certified bops courtesy of Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, Ariana Grande & DaBaby.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsDecember 16, 2019 ago
    Reaction to 2020 Grammy Award Nominees [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Atlantic, RCA, Republic, Jagjaguwar, Capitol, Sony]
    Columns

    Reaction to 2020 Grammy Awards Nominees

    With the 2020 Grammy Award nominees announced, it’s time to react to the expected, surprises, snubs, and make some predictions.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2019 ago
    β€œ50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)” [Photo Credits: 4AD, :): / Atlantic, Aftermath / 12 Tone Music, Atlantic, Big Machine, BMG Rights Management, Capitol, Columbia, Cub Sport, Dreamville / Roc Nation, Epic, Geffen, Interscope, Island, Jonas Brothers Records / Republic, Lauv, Nice Life / Atlantic, RCA, Republic, Rex Orange County, River House Artists / Sony, Sony, Ten Point Productions Inc. / Warner Bros., Tully, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far) | Year in Review

    Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Vampire Weekend, and Lizzo are among the musicians who fuel the fire of the β€œ50 Best Songs of 2019 (So Far).”

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2019 ago
    β€œ13 Contemporary Protest Anthems” [Photo Credits: Bad Boy, BMG Rights Management, Columbia, Jack Johnson, Monkeywrench, Pixabay, RCA, Republic, Spinefarm, Universal Music, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    13 Contemporary Protest Anthems | Playlist

    β€œ13 Contemporary Protest Anthems” features modern-day protest anthems from Anti-Flag, Frank Turner, Gary Clark, Jr., Hozier, and India.Arie. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 28, 2019 ago
    15 Must-Hear, All-American Songs [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Bad Boy, Def Jam, Domino, Epitaph, Fearless, Grand Nation LLC, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, Polydor, QUESTION EVERYTHING INC. / EMPIRE, RCA, Universal Music Operations, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, All-American Songs | Playlist

    β€œ15 Must-Hear, All-American Songs” features music courtesy of Arctic Monkeys, Childish Gambino, Gary Clark, Jr., Kevin Abstract, and Lana Del Rey.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 13, 2019 ago
    11 Songs That Are Sure to Catch Your Eyes [Photo Credits: Astralwerks, Atlantic, Geffen, Interscope, Matador, Mercury, Parlophone, Pexels, Pixabay, Quadeca, Roc Nation, Warner Bros.]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Are Sure to Catch Your Eyes | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs That Are Sure to Catch Your Eyes features music courtesy of Bradley Cooper, Gary Clark, Jr., Halsey, Quadeca, and Shania Twain.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
    5 Songs That Reference Gun Violence & Gun Control
    Evergreen

    5 Songs That Reference Gun Violence & Gun Control | Playlist

    Marilyn Manson, Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Sun Kil Moon, and Prince are just a few musicians referencing the dangers and powers of guns.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 1, 2018 ago

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