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Mahavishnu Orchestra, Meeting of the Spirits: Throwback Vibez No. 197 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Mahavishnu Orchestra, Meeting of the Spirits | Throwback Vibez

In the 197th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Meeting of the Spirits” by Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin.

By the musical hype, 4 weeksDecember 11, 2025 ago

The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland: Head 2 Head No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco, Sony Music Entertainment; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]

The Edwin Hawkins Singers vs. James Cleveland | Head 2 Head

In the 10th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Edwin Hawkins Singers and James Cleveland contend for the best rendition of “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.”

By the musical hype, 9 monthsApril 19, 2025 ago

Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]

Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE | Album Review 💿

After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncé returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2022 ago

James Cleveland, “Jesus Lover of my Soul": Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 18 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gerhard G., JL G, Malaco, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

James Cleveland, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” | Sunday Refresh 🙏

In the 18th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by James Cleveland performing, “Jesus Lover of my Soul.”

By the musical hype, 4 yearsMay 8, 2022 ago

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