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Columns, Music, Pop Culture, The Flops

Martha Reeves, The Star-Spangled Banner → The Flops

In the fifth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable recording of “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed live by Motown legend Martha Reeves.

the musical hype
August 13, 2026

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 | Playlist

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artem Podrez, Geff Ferreira, Mike Jones, Oscar Carbajal, Polina, Sephina Cornwall, Talal Hakim from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco from Pixabay]

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.

the musical hype
August 7, 2026

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama | Playlist

13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anastasia Shuraeva, Bjorn Pierre, Ivan S, Kindel Media, nappy from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Meghan Trainor, and Victoria Monét.

the musical hype
May 8, 2026

5 Gems, Evergreen, Mini Playlists, Music

Mama | 5 Gems

Mama: 5 Gems No. 9 (2026) features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Chase Atlantic, Latto, and Shirley Caesar.

the musical hype
March 18, 2026

Evergreen, Music, Playlists

11 Uplifting Shirley Caesar Songs | Playlist

11 Uplifting Shirley Caesar Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Curb, Word Entertainment LLC, Word, Inc.; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; chj333 on YouTube]

11 Uplifting Shirley Caesar Songs features classics by the gospel legend, including “He’s Working It Out For You,” “Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name,” & “Satan You’re A Liar.”