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13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Yurko, Beatriz Fernandes, Daniel Xavier, Elchino portrait, Godisable Jacob, Israyosoy S., Jennifer Enujiugha, Konstantin Mishchenko, Pixabay, Tuấn Kiệt Jr., wendel moretti from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women | Playlist

13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.

By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 9, 2025 ago

Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman | Throwback Vibez

In the 11th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I’m Every Woman” by the iconic, Grammy-winning R&B singer, Chaka Khan.

By the musical hype, 4 monthsJanuary 20, 2025 ago

15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KoolShooters]

15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 | Playlist

15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 features music courtesy of Bill Withers, Clarence Carter, Gladys Knight & The Pips, James Taylor, and Tina Turner.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 18, 2023 ago

Strong: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, mahmood sufiyan via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]

Strong | 5ive Songs

In the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with being STRONG in some form or fashion.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2022 ago

Ashford & Simpson, “Solid”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 115 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, Gerhard G., JL G via Pixabay, Karl Hörnfeldt via Unsplash, The Musical Hype]

Ashford & Simpson, “Solid” | Throwback Vibez

In the 115th edition of Throwback Vibez (2022), we recollect and reflect on “Solid” by legendary husband-wife songwriting duo, Ashford & Simpson.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 22, 2022 ago

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