15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs | Playlist

15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Bee Gees, Buckshot & fakemink, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Wonder.  

the Bee Gees informed us during the 1970s.  As for Stevie Wonder, in the early 1990s, he soundtracked a Spike Lee film with a different sort of fever:  “I’ve got jungle FEVER; she’s got jungle fever / We’ve got jungle fever; we’re in love.” Well, now… Bringing things into the 2020s, Alex Warren asserts, “Left the room the second that you walked in, somethin’ like a fever dream / Haven’t slept in weeks, I think I’m seeing things.”  Well, I’ll be damned, Alex.  Actually, he’s the one who’ll “Be damned if you love me, damned if you don’t.” Woo! Between the Brothers Gibb, Stevie, and Alex, the common thread is FEVER… “In the morning / Fever all through the night” 😉.

It is important to note that fever, typically associated with sickness, has nothing to do with these feverish songs. 15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs is all about different types of fever.  Well, mostly, the same type of fever = love/lust related. You won’t need to break out your thermometer for this one.  Fahrenheit and Celsius be damned! This list features some feverish songs that have appeared in other fever-related playlists, as well as some songs that have previously appeared nowhere on the site… UNTIL NOW! 15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs features songs by Alex Warren, Angrybaby, Bee Gees, Buckshot & fakemink, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Wonder. So, without further ado, prepare to get burning hot from all the fever of these 15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs!

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1. Angrybaby, “Fever”	2. Peggy Lee, “Fever”	3. Alex Warren, “Fever Dream”
4. Dua Lipa & Angèle, “Fever”	5. Joaicon, “FEVER DREAMZ”	6. Buckshot & fakemink, “Fever”
7. J. Cole, “Fever”	8. Lucky Daye, “Fever”	9. ENHYPHEN, “Fever”
10. Drake, “Teenage Fever”	11. Oscar and the Wolf, “Fever”	12. The Black Keys, “Fever”
13. Adam Lambert, “Fever”	14. Stevie Wonder, “Jungle Fever”	15. Bee Gees, “Night Fever”

 

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1. Angrybaby, “Fever”

HYPERMOTION (EP) » TH3RD BRAIN / Putyouon Music Group » 2026

Indeed, Angrybaby, indeed! “Fever,” the sixth track from his EP, HYPERMOTION, commences with a bang, specifically, a pulsating piano. Soon enough, claps provide a percussive component, intensifying the emotion and the music itself.  Meanwhile, the effects-heavy, soulful vocals are a surefire vibe in their own right:  “I’m so alive, I can’t even describe how much I need ya, I need ya (I need ya) / Fever/ Fever.” Woo! The vocal harmonies, on the titular lyric, add to the specialness.  After the core instrumental, there is an awesome build to a bigger, more rhythmic backdrop… the keyword is the DROP, of course! The result is a song, with few words, that is infectious, irresistible, and danceable to the nth degree. The dance music speaks for itself, serving as the perfect soundtrack for a party on a Friday night or the weekend in general.  Therefore, what more is there to say? “Fever” is L-I-T.  The temperature is through the roof! It’s hot in here!

Appears in 🔻:

Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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2. Peggy Lee, “Fever”

Things are Swingin’  » Capitol » 1959 

Back in the 1950s, sex was forbidden.  Okay, not literally, but it was a more conservative time – check out Happy Days for some perspective! Anyways, the raunchy nature of some of today’s music just wouldn’t have flown in the days of Peggy Lee, period.  That said, anyone who listens to “Fever” knows it’s about sex, or at least that’s what the purported fever will lead to.  To be fair, Lee didn’t originally record it, but her version is the definitive version. Why is Lee’s “Fever” so hot? Well, besides the fact that it is so suggestive, it’s also quite sultry.  Furthermore, there’s something about those finger snaps, that robust string bass, and the key modulations – feverish for sure! Clearly, the lyrics are risqué, particularly given the times.  It’s naughty and has little to do with “Fahrenheit or Centigrade” as the lyrics state. Today, lyrics like “Chicks were born to give you fever” or “Fever when you kiss them” wouldn’t faze us or make us bat an eye in the least.  But back then, it’s clear this song was quite, um, titillating.

Appears in 🔻:

11 Feverish, Sweaty, Temperature Songs (2021) Incredible Songs: 1950s, Vol. 1 (2024) Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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3. Alex Warren, “Fever Dream”

WILDCHILD » Atlantic Recording Corporation » 2026

D-d-damn, Alex Warren! The Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter continues singing in the pre-chorus of his single, “Fever Dream”, “The day we met, uh-huh / My loneliness…” Your loneliness, what, Alex? Hmm… more to come via the chorus. Warren, Adam Yaron, Mags Duval, and CAL (Cal Shapiro) wrote “Fever Dream.” Yaron produced it.

“Fever Dream” gets off to a fast start thanks to the rhythmic piano chords and drums. Alex Warren delivers lovely, refined vocals. His performance could be described as non-flashy but sound, particularly during the verses.  “Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s late / Told you I ain’t no liar,” he sings in the second verse, and concludes, “Watching you leave’s haunting my dreams.” Warren delivers a sound performance.  He’s most locked-in during the chorus, the section to beat.

“Left the room the second that you walked in, somethin’ like a fever dream

Haven’t slept in weeks, I think I’m seeing things

Like our shadows dancing us out of our clothes

I’ll be damned if you love me, damned if you don’t.”

That last damned lyric is by far the best damned lyric of the song! The bridge section successfully contrasts the verses and chorus, once more referencing that freight train! Woo! “Fever Dream” is a pleasant, well-rounded single from Alex Warren.

Appears in 🔻:

Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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4. Dua Lipa & Angèle, “Fever”

Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition) » Warner » 2020

 

The more Dua Lipa, the better! On the brief “Fever”, which appeared on reissued editions of her hit album, Future Nostalgia, she is joined by Belgian musician Angèle. In addition to Dua Lipa and Angèle as writers, there’s a team comprised of Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Julia Michaels. Kirkpatrick produces, giving them a sleek backdrop to paint over.  The sound is fresh and modern.

Dua Lipa gets off to a great start, unleashing matters of the heart.  “Before you came around, I was doing just fine,” she asserts on the first verse, before she begins to ‘come down with that fever,’ highlighted on the chorus.  It’s not a literal fever of course, but rather, a love fever.  Angèle contrasts on the second verse, as well as the bridge, singing in French, which feels fitting on a love-centric joint like this one.  They join forces after the Angèle bridge, with Dua leading the charge.  Also, Dua contributes to the French lyrics on the outro.  All in all, “Fever” is a fun, well-rounded pop joint.

Appears in 🔻:

Fever 🤒: 3BOPS Nr. 6 (2020) 11 Feverish, Sweaty, Temperature Songs (2021)

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5. Joaicon, “FEVER DREAMZ”

THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME » Inbless Group LLC / 1844 » 2026

Noted, Joaicon (Joan Moreta). The handsome and talented Dominican singer-songwriter shines on “FEVER DREAMZ,” the first full-length song from his debut album, THE PARTY DIDN’T FIX ME. “FEVER DREAMZ” is performed exclusively in Spanish.  The track features Saanleo, who produces alongside uGlyintheclub. “FEVER DREAMZ” shines thanks to its dazzling, sparkling rhythmic synths, which catch the ear from the beginning. Adding to the allure,  the beat slaps. Joaicon brings plenty of energy, singing sincerely. The lyrics suggest our artist is not in the best place. Translated into English, in the final three lines, Joaicon asserts, “Like a Rubik’s Cube, I confuse reality.” Word. The melodies are incredibly tuneful.  Even if you don’t understand Spanish, “FEVER DREAMZ” is an intriguing, two-minute-and-change vibe.

Appears in 🔻:

Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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6. Buckshot & fakemink, “Fever”

“Fever” » Buckshot & fakemink » 2025

OKAY?! Well, actually, considering lean is being referenced, not-so-okay. Anyway, Irish 🇮🇪 rapper Buckshot (Colm Keogh) and English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fakemink (Vincenzo Nischal Camille Bhatia) joined forces on the brief banger, “Fever”.  The duo wrote “Fever” alongside producers Oscar18 and GRIMOIRE.

“Fever” features vibrant, electronic-driven rap production.  The energy is apparent from the opening notes. Beyond the colorful sounds, Fakemink and Buckshot match the energy when performing their respective parts. Fakemink draws first blood, performing the chorus, which appears at the top of the record.

“You know I’m cold, but I’m hot, got a fever

I’m puttin’ Tris in a Crush two-liter

We got yay’, come fluffy like a bunny

Blood on my Givenchy tee, nose runnin’

I’m with Buckshot, summertime drivin’

Hot outside, so we gotta keep the top off

Up now, but you know I still bust shots

High-grade, they like, ‘Wait, let me cop some.’”

Woo! How are you not hyped up after that?! Buckshot performs the first verse, bringing the heat: “Under city lights, movin’ outta frame / West Village bitch, but she won’t stay the same.” Word, particularly the end of the verse 👀. Anyway, fakemink performs a brief second verse, asserting, “But I don’t got time, bitch, I’m married to the game / Fast I – fast life, man, I’m lovin’ this pace.” Buckshot takes the reins, once more on a brief third verse where he’s saved… well, not really: “I found God in the bathroom stall / Forgive my sins, pray to Saint Laurent.” As my pastor says, frequently, it must be God with a small ‘g.’  Following another fakemink chorus (repeated twice for emphasis), Buckshot performs the fourth and final verse.  It’s giving confidence, dope, lux, and “fallin’ backwards,” apparently.  Following fakemink’s final chorus, producer Oscar18 gets a shoutout during the outro. All told, “Fever” is a piece of work. If nothing else, Buckshot (IRL) and fakemink make a formidable duo.

Appears in 🔻:

Buckshot & fakemink, Fever: Dazzling Duets No. 29 (2026)

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7. J. Cole, “Fever”

Might Delete Later » Cole World, Inc. / Interscope » 2024

Ooh-wee, what kind of fever does she give you, J. Cole? The Grammy-winning rapper delivers a short but sweet melodic rap song with “Fever.” “Fever” is the sixth track from his Grammy-nominated 2024 album, Might Delete Later. J. Cole wrote it alongside producers ATL Jacob and Kujibeats.

“Fever” begins with a voice note as the intro from a female… presumably wifey. The record is groovy, thriving off its chill, melodic rap vibes. J. Cole sounds as smooth as butter with his kinder, gentler, pitched performance. The melodic vibes excel on the chorus, excerpted earlier, which follows the intro.

“I love her, and I need her

She keeps givin’ me fever, fever, yeah

Like blowin’ on sativa

She keeps takin’ me deeper, deeper, yeah…”

The melodic vibes continue to shine beyond the centerpiece, as Cole brings it in the only verse, which is rhythmic and pitched to perfection!

“Runnin’ through hoes and now you think I forgot you

How could I do that? All that vibe you had

All that fight you had on you

I want them, but I want you too

How can both those things be true?”

Lust versus love – what a mighty tussle! There is also a brief bridge (“Ooh, when can I see you?”) that precedes the final iteration of the chorus.  Although short and far less edgy than much of J. Cole’s work, “Fever” is a surefire winner.

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8. Lucky Daye, “Fever”

Candydrip » Keep Cool / RCA Records » 2022

Say that, Lucky Daye (David Brown)! Those lyrics hail from the pre-chorus of “Fever,” the 15^th track from his Grammy-nominated R&B album, Candydrip.  It begins enigmatically with a lush, synth-based instrumental intro. The tempo is slow; the song never gets in a rush.  The Grammy-winner sounds beautiful and nuanced as he sings.  Matters of the heart, and the bedroom drive the narrative of the song. “Mix and match the feeling we could possibly,” he sings in the verse, and continues, “Maybe, we keep stirrin’ up the chemistry / Kissin’, huggin’, squeezin’, I just gotta have you close.” In the chorus, the centerpiece, Daye informs us, in a ripe falsetto, that “I’ve got fever.”

“‘Cause I got fever

And don’t know how to leave her

Yeah, I got fever

Ooh, I don’t know how to leave her

Think I need her

Oh, I don’t know how to leave her, yeah

I think I need her

Oh, oh, I don’t think I could leave her.”

Ooh-wee! That is a fever that is tough to get rid of! Daye continues to sing expressively, with sophisticated, soul-dipped pipes. Other things that stand out about this feverish song are the guitar solo, the robust bass line, and the pop/rock drums/groove.  In short, Lucky Daye delivers another engaging, high-flying contemporary R&B joint with “Fever”. “You should be up under me, can you take the heat?” Absolutely!  Ali P, xSDTRK, Pierre-Luc Rioux, and D’Mile produced this fever-filled excellence. 

Appears in 🔻:

Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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9. ENHYPEN, “Fever”

BORDER: CARNIVAL (EP) » BELIFT LAB Inc. » 2021

Ooh-wee, can you feel those temps?!  Damn, it’s hot 🥵! Of course, most of the lyrics from “Fever” by South Korean 🇰🇷 boy band ENHYPEN are translated from Korean to English.  Most of the song is in Korean.  And while it may be difficult to understand the lyrics from the third track on their BORDER: CARNIVAL (EP), the vibe needs no deciphering, interpretation, or translation.  The fever these boys talk about is universal, baby! It’s giving those pesky matters of the heart.

“Fever” is sleekly produced. That is an expectation with K-pop music. It commences with an enigmatic, lush introduction, capped off with the phrase “Give me fever.” “Fever” thrives off its R&B-infused pop vibes, smooth, sexy sounds, and fittingly, its smooth, sexy vocal performances. Melodious throughout, the chorus, excerpted earlier, takes the cake as the catchiest part and section to beat.  Don’t sell the verses, though – they’re strong too, with lyrics performed mostly in Korean, with selective English.  See the exhibit, excerpted from the first verse, below:

“얼음 같은 눈, 그 붉은 눈빛  [Eyes like ice, glaring red] Breaking me in two, 나를 흔들지 [Breaking me in two, shaking me] 왕좌에 앉은 네 앞에 설 때 [Standing in front of your throne] 내 안에 타는 불길 [A fire burns inside me].”

Understanding Korean is not essential.  Take one listen, and you can feel the fever that ENHYPEN are referencing on “Fever.” Also, one gander at the lyrics translated in English, and the theme and lyrics are crystal clear! Love is so complicated, no matter where you are!

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10. Drake, “Teenage Fever”

More Life » Cash Money » 2017

“Teenage Fever” represents one of Drake’s smoother moments on his playlist album, More Life.  Drizzy sings about his feelings for her.  Obviously, the fever has nothing to do with Fahrenheit or Celsius.

“Out of body

That’s just how I feel when I’m around you, shawty.”

WORD. Clearly, he’s infatuated, feeling ‘some type of way’ to the point he sings, “This shit feels like teenage fever.” Again, Drizzy is NOT physically sick.  Horny, mind you, but not physically sick. And adults, well past those teen years, experience the same desires… or so I’ve heard 😈.

Appears in 🔻:

Sweet 6Teen: 16 Teenage Songs (2018) These 11 Sick Songs are Sickening (2018) Fever 🤒: 3BOPS Nr. 6 (2020) 11 Feverish, Sweaty, Temperature Songs (2021)

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11. Oscar and the Wolf, “Fever”

“Fever” » Debonair / Play It Again Sam » 2017

Belgian 🇧🇪 artist Oscar and the Wolf (Max Colombie) said what he said on his 2017 single, “Fever.” Max Colombie and producer Jeroen De Pessemier composed “Fever.” A striking rhythmic riff sets the tone on the record. A superb, danceable rhythmic groove anchors it.  The colorful production work fuels the fire for Oscar and the Wolf, who impresses with his distinct, expressive lead vocals.  Adding to the allure are the enigmatic vibes. A melodious track, there are tuneful melodies in the verses as well as the chorus. Intriguing lyrics match those tuneful melodies and Oscar’s unique vocals. “So come into the night, I want to get you high, oh baby,” he sings in the first verse, and continues, “Could you take me home? Never do me wrong, oh baby.”  In the second, he asks, “What am I gonna do with this fever inside me? / I’m acting like a fool, and I follow you blindly.” Ooh-wee, Max! The chorus is the cat’s meow – the centerpiece:

“So let me be your shadow

Let me be the only one

You give me fever, cold fever like no one.”

The bridge, although brief, also catches the ear: “Living in the dark, crazy with a spark, oh baby / Deep into the blue, your love is so cruel, oh baby.”  Those matters of the heart are ever-present, aren’t they? All told, Oscar and the Wolf put his foot into the unforgettable “Fever.” Hard to believe this record was released in 2017. My, oh my, how time flies!

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12. The Black Keys, “Fever”

Turn Blue » Nonesuch » 2014

Ah, “Fever,” a highlight from Turn Blue, the 2014 studio album by the Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys. Set in a minor key, the “fever” that Dan Auerbach speaks of is potentially ‘deadly,’ at least figuratively speaking: “Fever cause I’m breaking / Fever got me aching /…Fever got me guilty / Just go ahead and kill me.” If you didn’t gather the reference to a relationship from the outset, it is later confirmed poetically: “Now if the cold, pale, light in your eyes / Reaches those horizon lines / You know not to leave her…” Obviously, love can be a five-letter word, but “Fever” is a different five-letter word – GREAT.  By the way, the lushness of that last chord is awe-inspiring (and intentionally detuned).

Appears in 🔻:

Fever 🤒: 3BOPS Nr. 6 (2020) 11 Feverish, Sweaty, Temperature Songs (2021)

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13. Adam Lambert, “Fever”

For Your Entertainment » 19 Recordings Ltd. » 2009

Early in Adam Lambert’s career, he dropped a cover that ultimately became his song: “Fever”.  “Fever” appeared as the 10^th track on his 2009 debut LP, For Your Entertainment.  Notably, one of the writers is Lady Gaga. Not only is Gaga the composer, but she originally recorded it 🤯! Lambert’s version is gay, glammy, and over the top.

“There he goes / My baby walks so slow / Sexual tic-tac-toe,” Lambert – or should I say, Glambert – sings in the suggestive opening verse.  He maintains the sensual vibes, adding, “We’ll never get too far / Just you, me, and the bar / Silly ménage à trois, sometimes.” Holy shiitake mushrooms 😈!  The fierceness truly shines in the chorus, where the F-E-V-E-R is pronounced for Adam!

“Oh baby, lights on

But your mom’s not home

I’m sick of laying down alone, hey

With this fever, fever, yeah

My one and own

I wanna get you alone

Give you fever, fever, yeah.”

Breaking down this fever, it’s lust – horniness.  The fever he’s going to give his crush is, well, a case of S meets E, and then they X 😈.  Risqué but not too risqué, “Fever” is one of many bops from the Adam Lambert collection.  For the time (2009), the fact that the pronoun was he as opposed to she was big. Embrace the “Fever” as it approaches two decades old!

Appears in 🔻:

Adam Lambert, Fever: FIERCE Pop + Rock No. 26 (2023) Fever: 5 Gems No. 22 (2026)

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14. Stevie Wonder, “Jungle Fever”

Jungle Fever (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) » Motown » 1991

Noted, Stevie Wonder (b. 1950). The five-minute-long “Jungle Fever” is a surefire vibe.  Interestingly, the eight track from the soundtrack to the motion picture Jungle Fever (1991) was not released as a single.  Addressing the elephant 🐘 in the room, jungle fever, an outdated and offensive term, is the attraction of a non-black person (often white) to a black person.  The song, written by Steven Wonder and produced by him and Nathan Watts, is still fun.

So, what makes “Jungle Fever” enjoyable? It begins with the tight, funky, ‘contemporary’ R&B groove (think New Jack Swing vibes of the 1990s). Enticing sounds include synths, brass, and the boxy, percussive drum programming. The production is bright and enthusiastic.  Stevie Wonder keeps the same energy, delivering a top-notch performance with his exuberant, high-flying tenor.  Excerpted above, the crème de la crème is the incredibly tuneful chorus with its ultra-memorable lyrics.  As the chorus continues, we get more specifics about that jungle fever:

“She’s gone Black boy crazy, I’ve gone white girl hazy

Ain’t no thinking maybe, we’re in love

…I’ve gone white girl crazy, she’s gone Black boy hazy

We’re each other’s baby; we’re in love.”

In the verses, the interracial dynamics continue to be explored, whether it’s “She can’t love me, I can’t love her / ‘Cause they say we’re the wrong color” (verse one) or the bold “Everyone’s created equal / Hell with all you ignorant people / Trying to stereotype us / You really ought to quit” (verse two).  While jungle fever itself may be obsolete, as stated earlier, the song “Jungle Fever” remains captivating.

Appears in 🔻:

Stevie Wonder, Jungle Fever: Throwback Vibez No. 79 (2026)

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15. Bee Gees, “Night Fever”

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart » Barry Gibb / UMG Recordings » 2020

Those pre-chorus lyrics hail from the beloved Bee Gees classic, “Night Fever.” How big was “Night Fever?” It spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest reign at the top for Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb. “Night Fever” was a key record from the 1977 film/soundtrack Saturday Night Fever.  While the Gibb Brothers had success before disco.  But when you think of ‘disco,’ they’re among the top acts that come to mind.

“Night Fever,” like so many fever-fueled songs in general, is not about physical fever. This is all about the nightlife and ultimately ‘getting down’ in the sack.  “In the heat of our love / Don’t need no help for us to make it,” they sing, continuing, “Gimme just enough to take us to the mornin’.” Oh, snap! Of course, the centerpiece of this groovy, 70s dance gem is the infectious, incredibly memorable chorus:

“Then I get night fever, night fever

We know how to do it

Gimme that night fever, night fever

We know how to show it.” 

A gem that speaks for itself, “Night Fever” never grows old!

Appears in 🔻:

11 Feverish, Sweaty, Temperature Songs (2021)

 

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15 Fabulous Fever-Filled Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Ltd., 1844, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Barry Gibb, BELIFT LAB Inc., Buckshot & fakemink, Capitol, Cash Money, Cole World, Inc., Debonair, Inbless Group LLC, Interscope, Keep Cool, Motown, Nonesuch, Play It Again Sam, Putyouon Music Group, RCA Records, TH3RD BRAIN, UMG Recordings, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Diva Plavalaguna from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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