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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.”
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Evergreen Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 | Playlist
Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 | Playlist 
Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 2 features songs by Bobby Darin, Little Richard, Nat King Cole, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, and The Five Satins.
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Evergreen Step Up with These 11 Step Songs | Playlist
Step Up with These 11 Step Songs | Playlist
Step Up with These 11 Step Songs features music courtesy of Ciara, John Coltrane, Kendrick Lamar, Kierra Sheard, and Whitney Houston.
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Columns John Coltrane, Giant Steps | Throwback Vibez
John Coltrane, Giant Steps | Throwback Vibez 
In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Giant Steps” by legendary jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane.
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Evergreen 13 Take Songs There for the Taking | Playlist
13 Take Songs There for the Taking | Playlist
13 Take Songs There for the Taking features music courtesy of a-ha, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Hozier, Lil Mabu, Tamela Mann, and The Weeknd.
![The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Take Five: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 25 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blue Note; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-dave-brubeck-quartet-take-five-throwback-vibez-25-2024.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Columns The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Take Five | Throwback Vibez
The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Take Five | Throwback Vibez
In the 25th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Take Five” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
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Columns James Cleveland, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” | Sunday Refresh
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.”
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Juicy J, ‘Hot as Hell’ | Music Theory Behind Pop
“Hot as Hell” is one of the standout bangers from ‘Rubba Band Business,’ the highly-anticipated comeback album by Juicy J. In regards to its music theory, what makes this minimal gem so cool?
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BØRNS, ‘I Don’t Want U Back’ | Music Theory Behind Pop
What makes BØRNS single “I Don’t Want U Back” so good? Besides alluring production, strong songwriting, and epic vocals, there’s some compelling music theory behind it.
