Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist
![Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mikhail Nilov, Sora Shimizaki, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels; Dominik Weber, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/celebrating-american-through-song-vol-2.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Marlena Shaw, California Soul | Throwback Vibez
![Marlena Shaw, California Soul: Throwback Vibez No. 70 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/marlena-shaw-california-soul-throwback-vibez-70-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “California Soul” by versatile R&B, soul, and jazz singer Marlena Shaw.
Alone | 5 Gems
![Alone: 5 Gems 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, 建鹏 邵 from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alone-5-gems-2-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Alone: 5 Gems features songs by Halle, Michael Jackson, Reneé Rapp, The Dynamic Superiors, and Tom Nethersole.
13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daria Liudnaya, Edmond Dantès, fauxels, Luân Phan, Michael Obstoj, Tazz Vaughn, TMA Management from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/13-rad-fitting-clothing-related-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs features songs by Kane Brown, Kehlani, KETTAMA, Kim Petras, Leon Thomas, and Lizzo.
15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s | Playlist 🎧
![15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/15-surefire-classics-from-the-1970s.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Surefire Classics from the 1970s features songs by Andy Gibb, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Joe Simon, Ramones, and William Bell.
The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine | 1 Hit WONDERful
![The Dynamic Superiors, Shoe Shoe Shine: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-dynamic-superiors-shoe-shoe-shine-1-Hit-Wonderful-26-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Shoe Shoe Shine” performed by The Dynamic Superiors.
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧
![Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Агзам Гайсин, Nika Akin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/eye-this-list-of-must-hear-i-songs-vol-4.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Eye 👁 This List of Must-Hear “I” Songs, Vol. 4 features songs by Chaka Khan, Joe Tex, Jordan Firstman, Juno Lev, Morgan Wallen, and Peder Elias.
The Dynamic Superiors, Leave It Alone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Dynamic Superiors, Leave It Alone: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/the-dynamic-superiors-leave-it-alone-throwback-vibez-81-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 81st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Leave It Alone” by The Dynamic Superiors.
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women | Playlist 🎧
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-intriguing-songs-focused-on-women.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.
Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/chaka-khan-im-every-woman-throwback-vibez-11-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
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.
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧
![15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; KoolShooters]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/15-must-hear-throwback-vibez-vol-6.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 6 features music courtesy of Bill Withers, Clarence Carter, Gladys Knight & The Pips, James Taylor, and Tina Turner.
Strong | 5ive Songs
![Strong: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, mahmood sufiyan via Pexels, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/strong-5ive-songs-71-2022.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with being STRONG in some form or fashion.