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🎵 Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red Get Explicit
Feb 03, 2025

🎵 Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red Get Explicit

Plus, FKA Twigs dances into new territory. Deafheaven are ferocious again.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 J. Cole Tries to Get the Last Word in Kendrick-Drake Beef
Oct 14, 2024

🎵 J. Cole Tries to Get the Last Word in Kendrick-Drake Beef

Plus, Chat Pile perfects their abrasive sound. TURQUOISEDEATH, a 17-year-old electronic prodigy.

PopPop
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🎵 Charli XCX's Hat Trick
Jun 24, 2024

🎵 Charli XCX's Hat Trick

Plus, "The Boy Is Mine," 25 years later. Ulcerate makes death metal accessible.

R&BR&B
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🎵 The 72 Hours That Redefined "Beef"
May 15, 2024

🎵 The 72 Hours That Redefined "Beef"

Plus, Tommy Richman's overnight classic. Metal's reigning titans, Knocked Loose.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 Ed Sheeran Threatens to Quit Music
May 23, 2023

🎵 Ed Sheeran Threatens to Quit Music

Plus, why rappers age like fine wine. YouTube makeup artist turned metal extraordinaire.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 What’s a Wock, and Why Did Lil Yachty Take it to Poland?
Oct 17, 2022

🎵 What’s a Wock, and Why Did Lil Yachty Take it to Poland?

Plus, Lorna Shore's new vocalist is the best in the game. Weyes Blood continues to build anticipation.

HouseHouse
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🎵 Another One!
Aug 09, 2022

🎵 Another One!

Plus, Madonna joins Beyoncé on "Break My Soul." Chat Pile's terrifying debut.

PopPop
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🎵 The Weeknd’s Nihilistic Concept Album
Jan 10, 2022

🎵 The Weeknd’s Nihilistic Concept Album

Plus, Father John Misty ushers in the new roaring ’20s. Wilderun showcase the lighter side of metal.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 Adele’s Stunning Vocal Acrobatics
Nov 23, 2021

🎵 Adele’s Stunning Vocal Acrobatics

Plus, Kanye West & André 3000 link for an instant classic. Chelsea Wolfe brings beauty to Converge’s metalcore.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 Kanye West’s “Donda” Has Finally Arrived
Aug 30, 2021

🎵 Kanye West’s “Donda” Has Finally Arrived

Plus, the return of Kendrick Lamar. Rina Sawayama glistens up Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.”

HouseHouse
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🎵 “Faith” Is an Insult to Pop Smoke’s Legacy
Jul 19, 2021

🎵 “Faith” Is an Insult to Pop Smoke’s Legacy

Plus, Normani returns with the help of Cardi B. Iron Maiden & Swedish House Mafia return. Yves Tumor‘s line-blurring EP. Lingua Ignota’s beautiful yet desolate track.

Hip-HopHip-Hop
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🎵 Get Ready, Tyler, the Creator Is About To Drop
Jun 22, 2021

🎵 Get Ready, Tyler, the Creator Is About To Drop

Plus, hyperpop suits Rebecca Black well. Helloween get their original lineup back. Gang of Youths channel The Boss & U2 .H.E.R.’s long-awaited debut.

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