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13 Songs Where the MORE the Better (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ann H from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist

13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksAugust 10, 2026 ago

20 Gleaming Light Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

20 Gleaming Light Songs | Playlist

20 Gleaming Light Songs features songs by Ella Langley, Ice Spice, John Summit, Lana Del Rey, Noah Kahan, and Red Sebastian.

By the musical hype, 1 monthJuly 22, 2026 ago

15 Songs with Iconic Bass Lines (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, Maura Nicolaita, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

15 Songs with Iconic Bass Lines | Playlist

15 Songs with Iconic Bass Lines features songs by Herbie Hancock, LaBelle, Michael Jackson, Queen, The White Stripes, and Zapp.

By the musical hype, 6 monthsFebruary 16, 2026 ago

Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce: Throwback Vibez No. 182 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Zapp, More Bounce to the Ounce | Throwback Vibez

In the 182nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “More Bounce to the Ounce” by Zapp.

By the musical hype, 10 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago

Parliament, Flash Light: Throwback Vibez No. 179 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Parliament, Flash Light | Throwback Vibez

In the 179th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Flash Light” by Parliament.

By the musical hype, 10 monthsNovember 10, 2025 ago

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