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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

By the musical hype, 3 daysSeptember 4, 2026 ago

Europe, The Final Countdown: Throwback Vibez No. 78 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Europe, The Final Countdown | Throwback Vibez

In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Final Countdown,” the iconic hit by Swedish rock band Europe.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 16, 2026 ago

13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; from Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs | Playlist

13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs features songs by Brandy, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Ruel, and Wilson Pickett.

By the musical hype, 4 monthsMay 11, 2026 ago

10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax | Playlist 🎧

10 Songs That’ll Stop U in Ur Trax features music courtesy of Journey, Lyrical Lemonade, Michael Jackson, The Supremes, and Victoria Monét.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 21, 2024 ago

Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 7 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Journey, Don’t Stop Believin’ | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 7th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Don’t Stop Believin’” performed by beloved rock band, Journey.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 27, 2024 ago

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