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1 week ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 19 min read13 OFF Songs That Are Totally On features songs by Allie X, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Teddy Pendergrass, and Tyler The Creator.
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1 week ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 3 min readIn the 25th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique piece of music, “Koyaanisqatsi,” performed by Philip Glass. Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means?
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1 week ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 16 min readA Hodgepodge of Place Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Dr. John, Fred again.., Janet Jackson, KÀÀrijÀ & Hooja, and The Weeknd. As defined by Merriam-Webster, a hodgepodge [noun] is a heterogeneous mixture: jumble. In the 13-song music compendium, A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, I have provided a random mix of place-related songs. The word place can be featured in the song title. But, place (the word) DOES NOT have to be featured in the title at all.
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1 week ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 3 min readIn the 23rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Short People” performed by Randy Newman. It only takes ONE hit to solidify a musical legacy 💯! On 1 Hit WONDERful, we highlight songs that were the SOLE hit by a given musician. It is possible that the artists appearing on this list earned a minor hit or two, BUT for the most part, that ONE hit earned them recognition.
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1 week ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 18 min readBOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 features songs by Average White Band, Brandy & Monica, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Nxdia, and RYANN.
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 3 min readIn the 47th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Come Get It” performed by handsome and talented actor/singer Al Calderon. Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E 🏳️🌈! Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies. Here, we provide background and insight into musicians, analyze, plus go gaga over the decadent bops served up.
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2 weeks ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 30 min readA Dazzling Drove of D Songs features songs by Kesha, Korn, Omar Apollo, SebastiĂĄn Yatra, Victoria MonĂ©t, and The Weeknd. Ah, âD,â the fourth letter of the alphabet! Following the amazement of A, the bitchinâ buffet of B, and a captivating collection of C songs, D keeps things dazzling to the nth degree! In music, within this musical compendium, we celebrate the power of D via D songs.
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3 weeks ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 3 min readIn the first edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney collaborate on “The Girl Is Mine.”Sometimes, two is better than one! That is the case when it comes to Dazzling Duets! On Dazzling Duets, we highlight ear-catching songs performed by two artists collaborating. These duets can be from any musical style, making Dazzling Duets a flexible, versatile column on The Musical Hype.
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3 weeks ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 17 min read13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs features songs by the Four Tops, Joe Jonas, Meat Loaf, NVDES, and NLE Choppa. Ah, the secret is O-U-T! Actually, there was no secret to begin with! The deck of cards was never hidden! Okay, enough rambling about nothing! All of the songs on 13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs feature the word out. There are no exceptions! Out is a crucial part of the success of this musical compendium.
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3 weeks ago | 
themusicalhype.com | Brent Faulkner
Reading Time: 20 min read15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question features songs by David Archuleta, LaBelle, Lorde, RYANN, Teddy Swims, and Ylvis. Ihave a few questions to ask, if youâd oblige. Question number one: âWhat Was Thatâ? Like, geez, Louise! Ugh! Question number two: . Câmon, I need to feel those hands on me đ! Also, besides touching, boo, how about question number three: ? Give me those digits, boy! Oh, and one final question: ?
