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Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall: Head 2 Head No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Atlantic, Sweat It Out; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]

Brandy & Monica vs. James Mac & Vall | Head 2 Head

In the first edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Brandy & Monica and James Mac & Vall contend for the best rendition of “The Boy Is Mine.”

By the musical hype, 3 monthsFebruary 1, 2025 ago

Donna Summer, Last Dance: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 118 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Donna Summer, Last Dance | Throwback Vibez

In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Last Dance” by the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 22, 2024 ago

11 Marvelous Songs Filled with Life (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Armin Rimoldi, Kampus Production, Vanessa Loring, William Fortunato from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

11 Marvelous Songs Filled with Life | Playlist

11 Marvelous Songs Filled with Life features music courtesy of Brent Faiyaz, Evanescence, Lil Durk, Nicki Minaj, and PinkPantheress.

By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 9, 2024 ago

Evanescence, Bring Me to Life: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Bicycle Music Company; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]

Evanescence, Bring Me to Life | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2024), we highlight “Bring Me to Life” performed by Evanescence.

By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 13, 2024 ago

Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]

Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 | Playlist

Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Adele, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 20, 2023 ago

Gladys Knight & The Pips, Midnight Train to Georgia: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 137 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]

Gladys Knight & The Pips, Midnight Train to Georgia | Throwback Vibez

In the 137th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago

13 Marvelous Songs About Roses [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

13 Marvelous Songs About Roses | Playlist

‘13 Marvelous Songs About Roses ’ features music courtesy of Adam Lambert, Hayley Williams, OutKast, Ro James, Seal & Teyana Taylor.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJune 9, 2020 ago

11 Songs Where the ‘Before’ is Key | Playlist

“11 Songs Where the ‘Before’ is Key” features intriguing music courtesy of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Mason Ramsey, and XXXTentacion.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2019 ago

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