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    Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic, Columbia, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
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    Phil Collins vs. Mariah Carey | Head 2 Head

    In the 35th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Phil Collins and Mariah Carey contend for the best rendition of “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).”

    By the musical hype, 10 monthsAugust 31, 2024 ago
    11 Incredibly Special Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Abisola Odewale via Pexels]
    Evergreen

    11 Incredibly Special Songs | Playlist 🎧

    11 Incredibly Special Songs features music courtesy of Chris Brown, The Internet, Lizzo, Tech N9ne, and Whitney Houston.  

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 8, 2023 ago
    Jennifer Hudson, RESPECT (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Jennifer Hudson, Respect (Soundtrack) | Album Review 💿

    Although a tall task, Jennifer Hudson does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Aretha Franklin on the Respect soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 16, 2021 ago
    Kisses: An Intriguing Compendium of Kiss Songs 💋 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Budgeron Bach from Pexels, Eman Genatilan from Pexels, Jasmine Carter from Pexels, Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels, Luiz Gustavo Miertschink from Pexels, RODNAE Productions from Pexels, Shvets Anna from Pexels, Thiago Schlemper from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    Kisses: An Intriguing Compendium of Kiss Songs | Playlist 🎧

    🎧 Kisses: An Intriguing Compendium of Kiss Songs features music from ABBA, Doja Cat, The Drums, P!nk, Prince & Rihanna.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 16, 2021 ago
    11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin' 'Round in Circles [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin‘ ‘Round in Circles | Playlist 🎧

    “11 Circular Songs Sure to Keep You Goin ‘Round in Circles” features songs by Bon Iver, Jazmine Sullivan, Lady Gaga, Post Malone & Ryan Beatty.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 10, 2019 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther the Album’ | Album Review

    Kendrick Lamar assembles an intriguing soundtrack for the critically-acclaimed film ‘Black Panther’ with ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 13, 2018 ago
    Black Panther The Album © Interscope
    Music

    The Weeknd, ‘Pray for Me’ | Track Review

    Ahead of ‘Black Panther the Album Music from and Inspired By,’ the third advance single, “Pray for Me,” was issued.  It comes courtesy of The Weeknd assisted by Kendrick Lamar.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
    Beauty and the Beast © Walt Disney
    Columns

    Billboard 200: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Soundtrack Launches at No. 3

    Ed Sheeran spends a second consecutive week at no. 1 with his third studio album, ÷. The Beauty and the Beast soundtrack debuts at no. 3.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2017 ago
    Fifty Shades Darker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack | Album Review 💿

    Following the success of the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, highly anticipated follow up Fifty Shades Darker arrives in star-studded fashion.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Music

    Billboard: The Weeknd Returns ‘Starboy’ to no. 1

    The Weeknd returns to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Starboy’ during a slow sales week. Migos ascend to no. 1 on the Hot 100 with “Bad and Boujee.”

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    The Hamilton Mixtape | Album Review 💿

    Lin-Manual Miranda and a star-studded cast strikes gold with ‘The Hamilton Mixtape,’ a compilation of covers, reinterpretations, and newbies.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 7, 2016 ago
    The Hamilton Mixtape [📷: Atlantic]
    Music

    Ashanti, Helpless | Track Review 🎵

    Ashanti and Ja Rule reunite on “Helpless,” a cover appearing on the highly anticipated, star-studded ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 30, 2016 ago

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