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Alexander Stewart, Friends Don’t | Dazzling Duets
In the 31st edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Alexander Stewart & Lauren Spencer Smith collaborate on “Friends Don’t.”
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Evergreen
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 | Playlist
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.
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LGBTQ
Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS.
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LGBTQ
Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ While it doesn’t match the fun of “Crank” or “Old Technology,” Slayyyter delivers another enjoyable pop track with “brand new chanel$.”
![Billy Ocean, There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry): Throwback Vibez No. 84 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/billy-ocean-therell-be-sad-songs-to-make-you-cry-throwback-vibez-84-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Billy Ocean, There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) | Throwback Vibez
In the 84th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Trinidadian British singer-songwriter Billy Ocean.
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11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
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LGBTQ
Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Although Kid Souf says he “DONT LIKE TO DANCE,” he delivers a brief, playful, summery dance bop that slaps something fierce.
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Evergreen
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.
Guest Posts
Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thomas Cole turns facial Hair into a summer anthem With “Stubble.”
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
![Rebecca Black, Friday: The Flops No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebecca Black; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rebecca-black-friday-the-flops-3-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Rebecca Black, Friday | The Flops
In the third edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable and infamous “Friday” recorded by Rebecca Black.
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Music
bbno$, burger | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Canadian rapper bbno$ brings plenty of attitude, fun, and utter silliness on his brief but potent single, “burger.”