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13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs | Playlist

13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs features songs by AJR, Ambrosia, Ice Spice, Latto, Tyler, The Creator, and WILLOW.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 13, 2026 ago

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Cloudburst: Throwback Vibez No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Cloudburst | Throwback Vibez

In the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Cloudburst” by legendary vocal jazz trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsFebruary 2, 2026 ago

Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical HypeAntonio Friedemann, MYKOLA OSMACHKO from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook | Playlist 🎧

13 Filthy Oldies Sure to Leave You Shook features songs by Bessie Smith, Harry Roy, Lil Johnson, Lucille Bogan, and Wynonie Harris.

By the musical hype, 7 monthsAugust 22, 2025 ago

Dinah Washington, Big Long Slidin’ Thing: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 52 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]

Dinah Washington, Big Long Slidin’ Thing | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 52nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Big Long Slidin’ Thing” by Dinah Washington.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 3, 2025 ago

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