The Musical Hype

08/09/2026

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 | Playlist features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.
https://themusicalhype.com/songs-that-feature-names-vol-9-playlist/

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.

08/09/2026

While it’s a shame I discovered it infamously 😏, I’m glad I was able to add this meaningful, powerful record to my religious playlist.

Dr. John Guns, Overwhelm Me | Music Lifts https://themusicalhype.com/dr-john-guns-overwhelm-me-music-lifts/

In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul performing “Overwhelm Me.”

08/09/2026

The weirdness of “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” = part of its charm. The reversed “!aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er’yehT” = UNLISTENABLE.

Napoleon XIV, !aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT | The Flops
https://themusicalhype.com/napoleon-xiv-aaah-ah-yawa-em-ekat-ot-gnimoc-eryeht-the-flops/

In the fourth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “!aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT” recorded by Napoleon XIV.

08/05/2026

11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
https://themusicalhype.com/11-intriguing-songs-about-guys-playlist/

11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.

08/03/2026

13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.
https://themusicalhype.com/13-utterly-superb-so-songs-playlist/

13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.

07/18/2026

15 Marvelous ME and Only ME Songs | Playlist features songs by Ariana Grande, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, David Allan Coe, George Benson, Kevin Lyttle, and Tracy Chapman.
https://themusicalhype.com/15-marvelous-me-and-only-me-songs-playlist/

15 Marvelous ME and Only ME Songs features songs by Ariana Grande, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, David Allan Coe, George Benson, Kevin Lyttle, and Tracy Chapman.

07/16/2026

Introducing my new column, THE FLOPS 🫢. The first entry belongs to Lizzo, “A Toast.”

Lizzo, A Toast | The Flops https://themusicalhype.com/lizzo-a-toast-the-flops/

In the first edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “A Toast” recorded by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Lizzo.

07/15/2026

15 Songs Where LOVE is the Name of the Game | Playlist features songs by Ariana Grande, David Archuleta, Laufey, Madonna, Mary J. Blige & Peabo Bryson.
https://themusicalhype.com/15-songs-where-love-is-the-name-of-the-game-playlist/

06/25/2026

11 Intriguing Songs Filled with Ecstasy | Playlist features songs by Barry White, Beartooth, Ciara, Fabich, and The Irrepressibles.
https://themusicalhype.com/11-intriguing-songs-filled-with-ecstasy-playlist/

11 Intriguing Songs Filled with Ecstasy features songs by Barry White, Beartooth, Ciara, Fabich, and The Irrepressibles.

06/22/2026

11 Swoon Worthy Shirtless Songs | Playlist features songs by Cassidi, Davis Mallory, Kenny Chesney, MOD SUN, Right Said Fred, and yung gbm.
https://themusicalhype.com/11-swoon-worthy-shirtless-songs-playlist/

11 Swoon Worthy Shirtless Songs features songs by Cassidi, Davis Mallory, Kenny Chesney, MOD SUN, Right Said Fred, and yung gbm.