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    15 Incredibly Likable LIKE Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Alexandra Koch, fernando zhiminaicela, Gerd Altmann, Gordon Johnson, Mr. Zed, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Incredibly Likable LIKE Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Incredibly Likable LIKE Songs features songs by Aerosmith, Dixon Dallas, Jessie Murph, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah the Scientist, and Stephanie Mills.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksNovember 24, 2025 ago
    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels; AcatXIo, DesignByDessie, DigitalDreamArtist from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs | Playlist 🎧

    Jam Out To This Jampacked List of J Songs features songs by BLACKPINK, Christina Perri, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Morgan Wallen, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 5, 2025 ago
    15 Marvelous M-I-N-E Mine Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SHVETS production from Pexels; AcatXIo, Monika Grafik from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Marvelous M-I-N-E Mine Songs | Playlist 🎧

    15 Marvelous M-I-N-E Mine Songs features songs by Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica, Foo Fighters, Lou Rawls, Rihanna, and The Isley Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJuly 16, 2025 ago
    The Weeknd, Baptized In Fear: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]
    Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    The Weeknd, Baptized in Fear | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

    In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Baptized in Fear” performed by The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsMarch 2, 2025 ago
    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EFRA MAGAZINE, GlassesShop GS, Jonathan Silva, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Murat IŞIK, Rajeev Singh, Simon Schlee, Vanessa Pozos from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 4 features songs by Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Omar Apollo, and Sexyy Red.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 11, 2024 ago
    13 Rousing Elevator Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dorothe, Królestwo_Nauki from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs | Playlist 🎧

    13 Rousing Elevator Songs features music courtesy of Aerosmith, Blu DeTiger, Declan McKenna, Kota the Friend, Outkast, and Tove Lo.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsApril 8, 2024 ago
    Don Toliver, Deep in the Water [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Cactus Jack / Atlantic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Don Toliver, Deep in the Water | Song Review 🎵

    Rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a surefire vibe with his enigmatic, reflective, and enjoyable single, “Deep in the Water.”

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 19, 2024 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me... Now [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Nuyorican Productions, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, This Is Me…Now | Song Review 🎵

    Actress and pop superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrates who and where she is now on “This is Me…Now,” the reflective title track from her ninth studio album.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 14, 2024 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Mamaw's House [📷: Big Machine Label Group]
    Music

    Thomas Rhett, Mamaw’s House (Ft. Morgan Wallen) | Track Review 🎵

    Country musicians Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on the single, “Mama’s House,” which appears on Rhett’s compilation LP, 20 Number Ones.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 4, 2023 ago
    Awesome Songs: April 2023 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Sonny Vermeer via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 | Playlist 🎧

    Awesome Songs: April 2023 features music courtesy of Dominic Fike, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, SZA, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMay 1, 2023 ago
    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; fontgenerator.com; Anastasiya Lobanovskaya via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On | Playlist 🎧

    15 Songs That Require You to HOLD On features music from Adam Lambert, Ava Max, Beyoncé, Elton John x Britney Spears, Rina Sawayama & SG Lewis. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 6, 2023 ago
    Joesef, Permanent Damage [📷: Bold Cut / AWAL Recordings Ltd]
    Album 💿

    Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿

    Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 17, 2023 ago

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