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Brandy vs. Mark Wills: Head 2 Head No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Mercury; cottonbro studio, Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

Brandy vs. Mark Wills | Head 2 Head

In the 41st edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Brandy and Mark Wills contend for the best rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count.”

By the musical hype, 1 monthNovember 22, 2025 ago

Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count: Covers No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count | COVERS

In the 36th edition of COVERS (2025), Mark Wills delivers a compelling rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count,” originally performed by Brandy.

By the musical hype, 1 monthNovember 12, 2025 ago

Brandy, Almost Doesn’t Count: Throwback Vibez No. 172 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Brandy, Almost Doesn’t Count | Throwback Vibez

In the 172nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Almost Doesn’t Count” by Grammy-winning R&B singer Brandy.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsOctober 28, 2025 ago

13 Totally B!†¢hin’ Songs: Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alan Morales, Anas Ahmed from Pexels]

13 Totally B!tchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

13 Totally Bitchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 features songs by Bella Poarch, Doja Cat, Future, Ice Spice, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tayo Ricci.

By the musical hype, 1 yearSeptember 27, 2024 ago

Meredith Brooks, Bitch: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 13 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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Meredith Brooks, B*tch | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 13th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Bitch” performed by singer/songwriter, Meredith Brooks.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 26, 2024 ago

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