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    GIVĒON, “TWENTIES” [📷: Epic / Not So Fast LLC]
    Music

    GIVĒON, TWENTIES | Song Review 🎵

    Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter GIVĒON laments being young and dumb regarding love on his authentic, smooth, and soulful single, “TWENTIES.”

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 11, 2025 ago
    Malcolm Todd, Chest Pain (I Love): Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Malcolm Todd, Chest Pain (I Love) | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the 11th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we tone down the heat to explore the heartbroken vibes behind “Chest Pain (I Love)” by Malcolm Todd.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 6, 2025 ago
    13 More Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lad Fury from Pexels; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Eyebrow Raising, F🤬🤬🤴 Songs feature songs by Benedict Cork, Bentley Robles, FINNEAS, John Duff, Nicki Minaj, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 11 monthsFebruary 5, 2025 ago
    Marvin Gaye, Distant Lover: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown / UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Marvin Gaye, Distant Lover | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 14th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Distant Lover” by Marvin Gaye.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 24, 2025 ago
    George Michael, Careless Whisper: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 13 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    George Michael, Careless Whisper | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 13th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Careless Whisper” by Wham! featuring George Michael.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 23, 2025 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Judge Judy: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 7 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Tyler, The Creator, Judge Judy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

    In the seventh edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Judge Judy” by Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 23, 2025 ago
    Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Benedict Cork; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the fifth edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Until We F*** It Up” by English singer/songwriter Benedict Cork.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 15, 2025 ago
    Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors [📷: GFY / Stem]
    LGBTQ

    Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors | Song Review 🎵

    Pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris make a formidable team on the ‘cutting edge’ pop bop, “Scissors.”

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 15, 2025 ago
    Rod Wave, Westside Connection [📷: Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Music

    Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵

    Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Juan Pablo Serrano from Pexels; start2finish, Werner Moser from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Gunna, Jerry Butler & Betty Everett, Jordan Suaste, The Spinners, War, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 features songs by Charli XCX, Doechii, GloRilla, Victoria Monét, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 18, 2024 ago
    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 5 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, InspiredImages, Jo Justino, Stuart Hampton, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

    Incredible Songs: 1960s, Vol. 5 features some of the ‘60s finest songs by Joe Cocker, Joe Simon, The 5th Dimension, The Beatles, The Byrds, and The Supremes.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 6, 2024 ago

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