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    Marlena Shaw, California Soul: Throwback Vibez No. 70 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Candi Staton, Nights on Broadway | Throwback Vibez

    In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Nights on Broadway” by Grammy-nominated R&B singer Candi Staton.

    By the musical hype, 2 daysJune 15, 2026 ago
    Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Carlos Aguilar, Felix Young, Marcelo Chagas, Nataly Rodriz, Zakaria HANIF from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 | Playlist

    Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 features songs by Doechii, Edwyn Collins, Harry Styles, Isaia Huron, Laufey, and Megan Thee Stallion.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 10, 2026 ago
    15 Interesting Songs Where I-S is the Keyword (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Khalifa Yahaya from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Interesting Songs Where I-S is the Keyword | Playlist

    15 Interesting Songs Where I-S is the Keyword features songs by Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Leon Thomas, Melanie Martinez, RAYE, and Sam Cooke.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 8, 2026 ago
    RAYE, Amma & Absolutely, Joy.: Music Lifts No. 22 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RAYE / Human Re Sources; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    RAYE, Amma & Absolutely, Joy. | Music Lifts

    In the 22nd edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by British singer-songwriters RAYE, Amma, and Absolutely performing “Joy.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 7, 2026 ago
    13 More Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Kate, Marcin, Mohamed Hassan, OpenIcons from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way | Playlist

    13 More Fabulous Songs That Lead the Way features songs by BigXthaPlug, Charlotte Day Wilson, Fantasia, Joe Simon, Justin Bieber, and Lenny Kravitz.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 5, 2026 ago
    CHIC, Le Freak: Throwback Vibez No. 66 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    CHIC, Le Freak | Throwback Vibez

    In the 66th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Le Freak” by R&B/funk/disco band extraordinaire CHIC.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 4, 2026 ago
    Rather: 5 Gems No. 16 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rulo Mora from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, Sandra Schön from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Rather | 5 Gems

    Rather: 5 Gems No. 16 (2026) features songs by GIVEON, Leon Thomas & Halle, Gallipony, DON WEST, and Etta James.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 4, 2026 ago
    Lou Rawls, Lady Love: Throwback Vibez No. 65 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Lou Rawls, Lady Love | Throwback Vibez

    In the 65th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Lady Love” by the late, great, Grammy-winning musician Lou Rawls.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksJune 1, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from May 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from May 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from May 2026 features songs by Diljit Dosanjh, Durand Bernarr, Joyce Wrice, Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Wyatt Flores.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 29, 2026 ago
    15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; David Chilán Malavé from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs | Playlist

    15 Incredibly Irresistible I Songs features songs by Artemas, Bruno Mars, Hector Lopez, Michael Bolton, Simon & Garfunkel, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 27, 2026 ago
    11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Korede Adenola from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Miyoko Goto from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church | Playlist

    11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church features songs by Jonah Kagen, JORDY, Kyle Alessandro, Lady Gaga, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMay 25, 2026 ago
    The Isley Brothers, Love the One You’re With: Throwback Vibez No. 61 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    The Isley Brothers, Love the One You’re With | Throwback Vibez

    In the 61st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Love the One You’re With” by the iconic soul collective The Isley Brothers.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMay 21, 2026 ago

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