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    Gemaine, SEX: Spicy Tunez No. 49 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Independent Co.; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Gemaine, SEX | Spicy Tunez

    In the 49th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “SEX” by Gemaine featuring Ye Ali.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 7, 2026 ago
    Jorja Smith, What Are The Odds [📷: FAMM]
    Music

    Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English musician Jorja Smith and Nigerian musician Wizkid make a formidable duo on the silky-smooth, vibe-filled smash, “Alive.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 7, 2026 ago
    J-Shin, One Night Stand: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Slip-N-Slide Records, Inc.; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    J-Shin, One Night Stand | 1 Hit WONDERful

    In the 27th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “One Night Stand” by J-Shin featuring LaTocha Scott.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 7, 2026 ago
    Ezra, Let Me Love U Better [📷: TSNMI]
    Music

    Ezra, Let Me Love U Better | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 19-year-old R&B singer-songwriter Ezra delivers an authentic, impressive, and sophisticated single with “Let Me Love U Better.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Beyoncé, MORNING DEW (DONK) [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia Records]
    Music

    Beyoncé, MORNING DEW (DONK) | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Versatile pop superstar Beyoncé shines once more on her ultra-chill, sexy, and soulful single, “MORNING DEW (DONK).”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    Billy Ocean, Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run): Throwback Vibez No. 75 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Billy Ocean, Caribbean Queen | Throwback Vibez

    In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” by Billy Ocean.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Brown, Franco Monsalvo, Nicolas Arroyo, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge | Playlist

    11 Captivating Songs Where the BAND Leads the Charge features songs by 5 Seconds of Summer, Alex Schor x Digbar, Donny Hathaway, Drake, and Wings.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 6, 2026 ago
    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]
    Evergreen

    Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist

    Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 3, 2026 ago
    Steve Lacy, Oh Yeah? [📷: RCA Records / L-M Records]
    LGBTQ

    Steve Lacy, is it cool? | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Steve Lacy taps Grammy-winner SZA for “is it cool?” the second single from his third album.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago
    13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Helena Lopes from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness | Playlist

    13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness features songs by Artemas, Bon Jovi, Chappell Roan, George Benson, New Radicals, and Tracy Chapman.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJuly 1, 2026 ago
    TEEKS, My Boy [📷: Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand Ltd]
    LGBTQ

    TEEKS, My Boy | Song Review

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Smoking-hot and talented Māori soul singer-songwriter TEEKS delivers a sensual bop for the ages with “My Boy.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJune 29, 2026 ago
    Fats Domino, Walking To New Orleans: Throwback Vibez No. 73 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Fats Domino, Walking To New Orleans | Throwback Vibez

    In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Walking To New Orleans” by rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsJune 29, 2026 ago

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