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An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ketut Subiyanto, Moni Rathnak, Nehoray yemini, SHVETS production, TMA Management from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Open Clipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs | Playlist

An Unbelievable Compendium of U Songs features songs by D’Angelo, Gracie Abrams, Queen x David Bowie, Sam Smith x Kim Petras, sombr, and Stephen Sanchez.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksJanuary 23, 2026 ago

Bad Bunny, Una Velita [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Rimas Entertainment LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

Bad Bunny, Una Velita | Song Review 🎵

On the moving “Una Velita,” Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny reflects on Hurricane Maria, reminding us of the prolonged effects on the territory.

By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 23, 2024 ago

11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters | Playlist 🎧

“11 Colorful Songs That Reference Devastating Disasters” features songs by Beck, Lucky Daye, Luke Combs, Mereba & Tyler, the Creator.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 27, 2020 ago

Songs in the aftermath of tragedy

10 Thoughtful Songs Arriving in the Aftermath of Tragedy | Playlist

Following devastation, some musicians use their gifts to soothe the pain. This playlist examines 10 thoughtful songs arriving in the aftermath of tragedy.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Almost Like Praying © Atlantic

Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Almost Like Praying’ | Track Review

Lin-Manuel Miranda assembles a star-studded cast of Latino artists for Puerto Rico benefit single, “Almost Like Praying.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago

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