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    Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY): Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 43 (2025) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Get Better; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata, Protect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY) | Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

    In the 43rd edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2025), we highlight the song, β€œProtect Trans Kids (WTFIWWY)” performed by Evan Greer & Ryan Cassata.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMay 28, 2025 ago
    The Staple Singers, Respect Yourself: Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ No. 171 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    The Staple Singers, Respect Yourself | Throwback Vibez πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŽΆ

    In the 171st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on β€œRespect Yourself” by the iconic gospel/soul collective, The Staple Singers.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsOctober 25, 2024 ago
    40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Dogwood, Boominati Worldwide, Cole Redding, Columbia, Darkroom, EMPIRE, Epic, Interscope, Island, ISO Supremacy, Kendrick Lamar, Nice Life Recording Company, Night Street, Orville Peck, LLC, Parkwood Entertainment LLC, PULSE, Republic, Tinashe Music Inc., Warner, Wilburn Holding Co.; Gerd Altmann, Michael, OpenClipart-Vectors, From Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) | Playlist 🎧

    40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) features music by BeyoncΓ©, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Tinashe, and Tommy Richman.

    By the musical hype, 12 monthsJune 29, 2024 ago
    13 Songs Where the Keyword is SONG [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Budgeron Bach, Eren Li, George Milton via Pexels; Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Where the Keyword is SONG | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs Where The Keyword is SONG features music courtesy of AJR, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Sara Wolff, and Toosii.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMay 12, 2023 ago
    Church β›ͺ: 5ive Songs No. 44 (2022) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, sergio souza]
    Evergreen

    Church β›ͺ | 5ive Songs

    On the 44th edition of 5ive Songs (2022), we select five songs that are associated with CHURCH β›ͺ in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 16, 2022 ago
    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 2 [πŸ“·: Amherst, Brent Faulkner, KoolShooters, The Musical Hype, Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    15 Must-Hear, Throwback Vibez, Vol. 2 features The Chi-Lites, Madonna, Sly & The Family Stone, Smokey Robinson, and Teddy Pendergrass.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 1, 2022 ago
    Red Hot Chili Peppers, Unlimited Love [πŸ“·: Warner]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Red Hot Chili Peppers, Unlimited Love | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Following a six-year hiatus, alternative darlings Red Hot Chili Peppers make a compelling comeback with Unlimited Love.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsApril 11, 2022 ago
    Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black [πŸ“·: My Music Box / BMG Rights Management]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Following a five-year hiatus, neo-soul standout Anthony Hamilton returns as strong as ever on Love is the New Black. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsSeptember 27, 2021 ago
    Babylon: 5ive Songs No. 62 (2021) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Patrick Reichboth on Unsplash, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Babylon | 5ive Songs

    On the 62nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with BABYLON in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 29, 2021 ago
    Say It Loud, Beautiful Black Voices [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    β€˜Say it Loud,’ Beautiful Black Voices | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 β€˜Say it Loud,’ Beautiful Black Voices features Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, BeyoncΓ©, H.E.R., James Brown & Nas.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 18, 2021 ago
    13 Songs Loosely Associated with the South 🎧 [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, bobbycrim, Chavdar Lungov, David Mark, Pixabay, RENE RAUSCHENBERGER, Sarah Tipton, Trystan DeArth-Pendley, USA-Reiseblogger]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs Loosely Associated with the South | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 13 Songs Loosely Associated with the South features 2 Chainz, Billie Holiday, The Black Keys, J. Cole, Jake Bugg & Nina Simone.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
    Island: 5ive Songs No. 47 (2021) [πŸ“· :Arist Creathrive from Pexels, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]
    Evergreen

    Island | 5ive Songs

    On the 47th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with an ISLAND or ISLANDS in some form or fashion.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 10, 2021 ago

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