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    13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Dmitry Abramov, Fabien Huck, friendlystock-team, HANSUAN FABREGAS, JL G, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies | Playlist 🎧

    13 Spectacular Songs About Zombies features songs by Damiano David, Fela Kuti, ILLENIUM, Lady Gaga, The Cranberries, and YUNGBLUD.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthOctober 22, 2025 ago
    Fela Kuti, Zombie: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 157 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kalakuta Sunrise; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Fela Kuti, Zombie | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 127th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Zombie” by Nigerian Afrobeat musician extraordinaire, Fela Kuti.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsAugust 11, 2025 ago
    11 ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Danny Audiovisual from Pexels; AcatXIo, Stephan from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It | Playlist 🎧

    11 ABOUT Songs That Are Totally ‘Bout It features songs by boygenius, Frank Ocean, GloRilla, Lizzo, and PARTYNEXTDOOR.

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsAugust 8, 2025 ago
    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 3 features songs by Charli XCX, Doechii, GloRilla, Victoria Monét, and Yeat.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsDecember 18, 2024 ago
    Buffalo Springfield, For What It’s Worth: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 198 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Buffalo Springfield, For What It’s Worth | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 198th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsDecember 12, 2024 ago
    15 Songs Where the Titles Aren’t Part of the Lyrics (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs Where the Titles Aren’t Part of the Lyrics | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs Where the Titles Aren’t Part of the Lyrics features songs by Doja Cat, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, System Of A Down, SZA, and Tommy Richman.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearOctober 28, 2024 ago
    System Of A Down, B.Y.O.B.: Controversial Songs No. 6 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]
    Columns

    System Of A Down, B.Y.O.B. | Controversial Songs

    In the 6th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind the “B.Y.O.B.” by Armenian American hard rock band, System Of A Down.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 26, 2024 ago
    Bob Marley & The Wailers, Crazy Baldhead: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 44 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bob Marley & The Wailers, Crazy Baldhead | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 44th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Crazy Baldhead” by Bob Marley & The Wailers.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 15, 2024 ago
    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Deon Black from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Unapologetic, Controversial Tunes, Vol. 3 features music courtesy of Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Kendrick Lamar, Madonna, and Oliver Anthony.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 11, 2023 ago
    Oliver Anthony, Rich Men North of Richmond [📷: DistroKid]
    Music

    Oliver Anthony Music, Rich Men North of Richmond | Track Review 🎵

    Ascending conservative-championed country singer Oliver Anthony Music is brutally honest on his blue collar record, “Rich Men North of Richmond.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsAugust 21, 2023 ago
    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Afif Ramdhasuma, cottonbro studio, Keira Burton, Ketut Subiyanto, Liza Summer, RDNE Stock project, Vera Arsic from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight | Playlist 🎧

    13 Marvelous Songs Filled with Fight features music courtesy of Carl Douglas, Christina Aguilera, Public Enemy, Rachel Platten, and Tina Turner.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 21, 2023 ago
    Public Enemy, Fight the Power: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Def Jam; cottonbro studio via Pexels]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    Public Enemy, Fight the Power | Rap BNGRZ 🔥

    In the 26th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Fight the Power,” performed by Public Enemy.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJuly 20, 2023 ago

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