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    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Arista, Atlantic, BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited, Capitol, Elektra, Geffen, Motown, Philadelphia International, Rhino, UMG Recordings, Inc., Warner; Gerd Altmann, Kiddkos from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 7 features music courtesy of B.B. King, Commodores, Eagles, Ike & Tina Turner, Ohio Players, and Patti LaBelle.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago
    Lose: 5ive Songs No. 47 (2022) [📷: Ashford Marx, Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Henry Stone Music, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Lose | 5ive Songs

    In the 47th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with the word LOSE in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 25, 2022 ago
    An Engaging, Unorthodox Soundtrack to Spring 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, Claudel Rheault on Unsplash, Jill Wellington from Pixabay, Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash, Kyle Glenn on Unsplash, Meriç Dağlı on Unsplash, The Musical Hype, Nong Vang on Unsplash, sienna on Unsplash, Steve Buissinne from Pixabay ,Virgin, Yoksel 🌿 Zok on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    An Engaging, Unorthodox Soundtrack to Spring | Playlist 🎧

    An Engaging, Unorthodox Soundtrack to Spring 🎧 features Hayley Williams, The Isley Brothers, Kacey Musgraves, serpentwithfeet & SuperM.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsApril 23, 2021 ago
    Kem, Love Always Wins [Photo Credit: Motown]
    Album 💿

    Kem, Love Always Wins | Album Review 💿

    Kem remains classy and incredibly consistent on his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which arrives following a six-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsSeptember 4, 2020 ago
    Throwback Thursday TBT [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Capitol, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy]
    Columns

    Bobby McFerrin, Don’t Worry Be Happy | Throwback Thursday 💎

    Taking it back to 1988, Bobby McFerrin continues to captivate us all with “Don’t Worry Be Happy” on Throwback Thursday (TBT).

    By the musical hype, 5 yearsApril 2, 2020 ago
    11 Songs That Are Blind to a Certain Extent [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Are Blind to a Certain Degree | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Songs That Are Blind to a Certain Degree” features songs courtesy of AB6IX, As I Lay Dying, Gucci Mane, Sheryl Crow, and Tamar Braxton.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 21, 2019 ago
    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams © Stax
    Album 💿

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams | Album Review

    Retro rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats ‘show out’ on their latest album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 16, 2018 ago
    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time © BMG Rights Management
    Album 💿

    Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

    Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
    Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 © Mercury
    Music

    Chris Stapleton, ‘Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind’ | Track Review

    Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind,” serves as the third single.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 21, 2017 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine | Album Review 💿

    Mac Miller flips the script on his fourth studio album, THE DIVINE FEMININE. The results are captivating & well-rounded.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 19, 2016 ago
    Babyface, Return of the Tender Lover © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

    Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 7, 2015 ago
    Angie Stone, Dream [📷: Shanachie]
    Columns

    The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone

    What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 9, 2015 ago

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