A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs

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A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs features songs by Artemas, Benson Boone, Leon Thomas, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tommy Richman.

Ah, M, the 13^th letter of the alphabet! Following the A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, and L Songs, M gets its time to shine on A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs. Each of the 25 songs that appear on A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs begins with an M-word. The only exception is THE preceding the M-word, etc. A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs features songs by Artemas, Benson Boone, Leon Thomas, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tommy Richman. So, without further ado, let us all embrace the power of M on A Marvelous Sampling of M Songs!

The Alphabet Playlist Series 2025

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1. Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”	2. bbno$, “Mary Poppins”	3. Benson Boone, “Mr Electric Blue”	4. Reneé Rapp, “Mad”	5. Leon Thomas, “Mutt”
6. Tommy Richman, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”	7. Biscuit Beats, “My Sister’s Brother”	8. Muni Long, “Made for Me”	9. Meghan Trainor, “Made You Look”	10. Lil Mabu, “Mathematical Disrespect”
11. Rasheeda, “My Bubble Gum”	12. Suki Waterhouse, “My Fun”	13. Declan McKenna, “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine”	14. Artemas, “mess of me, sexually”	15. Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, “THE METH SONG”
16. Maurice Conrad, “Männersex”	17. Spencer Sutherland, “Motherfucker”	18. Ruel, “Made It Awkward”	19. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding, “Miracle”	20. Jerry Butler, “Moody Woman”
21. Chance Peña, “The Mountain Is You”	22. Nelly Furtado, “Maneater”	23. Prince, “Musicology”	24. Patrick Cowley, “Menergy”	25. Michael Jackson, “Man in the Mirror”

1. Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”

Man’s Best Friend » Island » 2025

“Oh, boy.”

Sabrina Carpenter has a bone to pick with a manchild (a man who has the qualities of a child: a childlike man) on her number one hit, “Manchild”. “You said your phone was broken, just forgot to charge it,” she sings in the first verse, and continues, “Whole outfit you’re wearing, God, I hope it’s ironic.” Carpenter co-wrote “Manchild” with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff, with whom she also produced it. Interestingly, the song is a blend of pop, country, and synth-pop.

At the beginning, the expected colorful synths and drum programming catch the ear, locking down the pop and synthpop vibes. Later, specifically the chorus, more country influence arrives, locked in thanks to banjo, acoustic, and electric guitars. There also appear to be less-traditional instruments that contribute to the song’s distinct sound. The unique backdrop matches Carpenter’s playful, personality-laden vocal performance. At times, she talks-sings, adding to the allure. The lyrics are simultaneously entertaining and scathing: “Why so sexy if so dumb? / And how survive the Earth so long?” she sings in the second verse, and concludes, “I choose to blame your mom.” Burn! The section to beat is the chorus, in its infectious, tuneful glory:

“Man-child

Why you always come a-running to me?

Fuck my life

Won’t you let an innocent woman be?

Never heard of self-care

Half your brain just ain’t there

Man-child

Why you always come a-running, taking all my loving from me?”

I love the instrumental hits during the chorus as well. Carpenter brings a successful contrast to her musical catalog with “Manchild”. The stylistically ambiguous instrumental, coupled with those funny but on-point lyrics, shows her artistic evolution.

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2. bbno$, “Mary Poppins”

“Mary Poppins” » bbno$ / broke » 2025

“I put the ‘sex’ in ‘sexy’.”

The outlandish “it boy”, Canadian rapper and singer, bbno$ (Alexander Gumuchian), dropped a wild single with “Mary Poppins”. He confidently asserts in the infectious chorus that you WON’T be able to get unstuck out of your head, “Shit, I would even undress.” Bbno$ and Diamond Pistols wrote and produced the short but fun joint. Like many of Gumuchian’s songs, “Mary Poppins” is anchored by an electrifying, dance-oriented beat. He straddles the line between pop and rap like a champ.

The sound of “Mary Poppins” is lit. But what everyone comes for are the lyrics, and often, the music video. As always, bbno$ brings his A game when it comes to cadence and flow. The nonsensical lyrics and vibes are a big part of his charm. It is the expectation that Gumuchian is going to deliver playful, ridiculous, and silly lyrics. See verse one: “Girlie strumming on my Jimi, bitches servin’ Hendrix / Wet hair, don’t care, feeling egocentric.” What more can you say but, rock on 🤘?! Confident, in the second verse, bbno asserts his “Dick tantric, got her speaking Spanish / Big toe ring, got her flooded like Atlantis.” Gah-day-um! Also, I can’t neglect to mention those “Diurectics, pissin’ out cash.” And, of course, it doesn’t stop. We get a C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia reference (“Doors never close on king shit, Aslan”), a reference to Anchorman (“Stay bricked up like Tamland, Anchorman”), and bbno$’s sex appeal (“Sweet talk, two chicks, got ‘em doing handstands”). Yep, “Mary Poppins” is typical bbno$ shit through and through, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Notably, the music video has generated controversy as bbno$ censored Asmongold in the video due to his ethical beliefs. But the song and wild music video are striking.

Appears in:

13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 7 (2025)

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3. Benson Boone, “Mr Electric Blue”

American Heart » Night Street / Warner » 2025

“They say that he fell from space / From a supernatural place / Mr. Electric Blue / I believe in you.”

… K… He’s fit, handsome, and… hated. That would be Benson Boone, who should never wear a shirt. The polarizing, shirtless, Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter has folks divided. His sophomore album, American Heart, was widely criticized. “Mr Electric Blue”, a single and the second track from the album, is entertaining. Gay X was enamored by the music video for the single. the queerbaiting, yet undeniably glorious shot of a shirtless Boone washing cars and showing his caked-up bum in those shorts. The music video is fun with Boone in full-on, self-deprecation mode (a little girl tells him “Beautiful Things” is awful). Give him credit for his ability to be funny and laugh at himself.

As a song, “Mr Electric Blue” is enjoyable and respectable. Benson has a big voice, which is not everybody’s cup of tea. I think he sounds good on this song, which hearkens back to the 1980s. The chorus is the crowning achievement:

“Ooh, Mr. Electric Blue

I wanna dance like you

How did you get so cool?

…And, oh, you got electric soul

You let the good times roll

Mr. Electric blue.”

No, the lyrics aren’t poetic, but it is what it is. The verses go deeper… not too deep, though. “He’s a man’s man / A good, hard-working American,” Boone sings, continuing, “But he ain’t the guy / You’d wanna fight, he’ll make you bite the dirt.” Beyond the singing and songwriting, the sound and production (Evan Blair) are solid. Ultimately, “Mr Electric Blue” is fine. It’s not the best song of 2025, but it is a long way from coming close to the worst.

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4. Reneé Rapp, “Mad”

BITE ME » Interscope » 2025

“I wish I could take that pretty little face / And shake some sense into you (Like).”

Pop singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp is “Mad” about her love interest being mad instead of embracing love and intimacy, hence why she sings the excerpted lines from the song’s pre-chorus. “Mad” is the second single from her sophomore album, BITE ME. Omer Fedi, Carter Lang, Solomonphonic, and Alexander 23 produced this mad gem, which thrives on guitars and alternative and rock/pop cues.

Reneé Rapp sings well from the get-go. She brings energy, accurate pitch, and sings sincerely. In the first verse, the discord is perceptible. “Not a single little curl that’s on your head don’t want me dead,” she sings, continuing, “Okay, I get it, you wanna be mad.” In the second verse, we get a unique lyric where Rapp wishes to replace her Marlboro with her finger: “Slow down, put my finger in your mouth / Pull the bitter taste out, baby, you can have me instead.” Still, Rapp’s girlfriend, if she’s even that, seems utterly displeased. Instead of the anger, in the tuneful, unforgettable chorus, Reneé encourages love, romance, and sex:

“All of the time, you wasted in your head

We could’ve been having sex

You could’ve been getting all of my time

But you were being mad.”

In the final chorus, Rapp gets even madder: “All of the time you were fucking with my head / We could’ve been having sex.” Quality singing, songwriting, and production all make “Mad” a bop.

Appears in:

15 Songs Where Girls Like Girls (2025)

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5. Leon Thomas, “Mutt”

MUTT » UMG Recordings, Inc. / EZMNY » 2024

“She said, ‘Take your time, what’s the rush?’ / I said, ‘Baby, I’m a dog, I’m a mutt.’”

Woof, woof, woof! R&B singer/songwriter Leon Thomas struck gold with his honest single, “MUTT”. “MUTT” appeared on his second studio album, MUTT. In the infectious 11^th track, Thomas delivers a soulful vocal performance. Additionally, the musical backdrop oozes with soulful vibes. Produced by D. Phelps and Freaky Rob, “MUTT” gets a lift from an old-school sample: “Silly Love Song” by the soul collective Enchantment. The song was inspired by Thomas’ sad dog after fighting with his cat, according to Billboard. In the interview with Kyle Denis, Thomas adds, “I saw the similarities between [the dog and I and] how we have good intentions, but we don’t always do the right thing.” His Genius Verified video also confirms this.

The chorus (excerpted above) is the centerpiece. Tuneful, it easily gets stuck inside your head. The verses and pre-chorus are ‘no slouch’ either. “I can’t smoke on Reggie 💨, so pardon my bluntness,” Thomas sings in the first verse, adding, “I see past pretty faces, so I got trouble trusting.” Oh, snap! The second verse is more colorful, referencing pant size (32), gun (32), and popping “a shroom to recreate the feeling / But it’s never the same as the first time we did it.” In the pre-chorus, despite his reservations, he’s allowing himself to be vulnerable, inviting her to “break my heart if you want to.” Ultimately, “MUTT” is a surefire vibe – one of the best songs of 2024, hands down.

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6. Tommy Richman, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”

“MILLION DOLLAR BABY” » ISO Supremacy / PULSE » 2024

“Cause I wanna make it (so badly) / I’m a Million Dollar Baby (don’t at me).”

WOO! “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” from Tommy Richman is a vibe from the opening tip. The moment this sugar honey iced tea comes on, it is straight fire! It was produced by Max Vossberg, Jonah Roy, Mannyvelli, Sparkheem, and Kavi. The production team kicks ass and takes names. The groove is infectious to the nth degree. Between it and the gimmicky ‘chopped and screwed’ vocals in the intro – “Do it, baby, do what I should think / Do it-do it, baby, do what I could think” – it gets you hype TF up!

Besides rad production, the melodies are infectious and tuneful. The lyrics are confident and fun. “I ain’t never rep a set baby / I ain’t do no wrong,” Richman sings (*raps melodically) in the chorus, continuing, “I could clean up good for you / Oh, I know right from wrong.” Richman’s vocal performance is intriguing. His tone is ear-catching. He oozes with soul and swagger. A prime example of this swagger: “VA next (Yeah, yeah), I’m at they neck (Yeah, yeah) / I’m running up a check (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah).” If you need a translation for what Richman’s saying, he’s saying his home state, Virginia, has got next. Tommy Richman ‘did the damn thang’ on “MILLION DOLLAR BABY”.

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7. Biscuit Beats, “My House is Not a Home”

“My Sister’s Brother” » Crusty » 2025

“I fucked my sister’s brother last night.”

Yes, folks, that is the first lyric from “My Sister’s Brother” 😶 😳 🫣 🤯. Make it make sense… If it’s his sister’s brother, isn’t it also his brother? Even if there is some feasible technicality that he is not related to his sister’s brother, doesn’t it feel, um, wrong? This is an instance where we listen, and we DO judge! Of course, it’s Biscuit Beats, one of many AI artists making music that is outlandish, highly sexual, and intended to be taken with a grain of salt. Our horny AI singer continues, sharing too much information, “I was fucking his butt with all my might.” So, we can deduce, he was the top… at that given moment. Notably, the prompt was asking AI to make a romantic country song 😏 😏 😏.

Before continuing to analyze the sexually explicit lyrics, it should be noted that “My Sister’s Brother” is a country song. Let that set in! Like Beats By AI’s “Straight In The Front Gay In The Back”, Biscuit Beats goes against the grain, fusing country and queerness. Yes, there are queer country musicians, but they are a rarity, at least in mainstream country. But, if you were looking for your country music to be gayed up, and incestual 😳, Biscuit Beats has you covered. “My Sister’s Brother” has all kinds of wild, sexual happenings that we probably didn’t need to hear about. Hilariously, “He tickled my goober and licked my meat.” Whoa! Versatile (not just a top), apparently, “He stretched my hole till my knees were weak / He bent me backwards and started to pound.” The singer informs us they flip. Impressively or improbably (you decide), “We were buttfucking all through the night / We were moaning, groaning till morning light / He had me crying up to the sky / Begging for more while he spread me wide.” I do not doubt the crying, but likely related to how much they do it according to the lyrics in that span of time. Sheesh! “My Sister’s Brother” continues to share every detail of their, dare I say, fucking experience 🤭. There is ass eating, exhibitionism, face-humping, and, apparently, “The boots got muddy, and the dog got scared / But I kept on riding like I just don’t care.” That’s some sexual endurance! Nothing more to say about this one. It speaks for itself.

Appears in:

Biscuit Beats, My Sister’s Brother: Midnight Heat No. 82 (2025)

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8. Muni Long, “Made for Me”

Revenge » Supergiant / MPR Global / Def Jam » 2023

“The smell of your perfume / I thought I was immune / Lookin’ around this room / Can’t help but see the traces of you…”

“Made For Me” was a hit for Grammy-winning R&B singer, Muni Long (Priscilla Renae). It peaked respectably at no. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 2024 after being released in September 2023. Long, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, and Jordan XL wrote this beautiful, emotional ballad that appears on her sophomore album, Revenge. Furthermore, it was produced by Dupri, Cox, and Jordan XL. The instrumental thrives thanks to warm, gorgeous piano lines, slick, rhythmic drum programming, and ‘classic,’ classy contemporary R&B cues.

Muni Long, of course, slays in the vocal department. She sounds authentic, refined, and soulful. Like in the first verse (excerpted above), she’s deeply affected by love. “It ain’t every day / That I get in my feelings this way,” she sings, adding, “Don’t know what I would do / If I had to go on without you.” The section to beat, unsurprisingly, is the chorus, with passionate vocals and sublime use of vocal layering.

“Nobody knows me like you do

Nobody gon’ love me quite like you

Can’t even deny it, every time I try it

One look in my eyes, you know I’m lyin’, lyin’

…You were made for me…”

All told, “Made For Me” is an awesome R&B song. It’s well-performed, well-produced, and well-written. Muni Long did that!

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9. Meghan Trainor, “Made You Look”

Takin’ It Back » Epic » 2022

“I could have my Gucci on / I could wear my Louis Vuitton / But even without nothin’ on / Bet I made you look (I made you look).”

Woo! “Made You Look” is the second track from Takin’ It Back, the fifth studio album by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor. “Made You Look” continues to embrace the retro-pop stylings that Trainor has been known for. Trainor, Sean Douglas, and producer Federico Vindver penned it. The production is crisp and clean. The dynamic instrumental sounds include biting, articulated horns, warm strings, and a rhythm section. Another hit for Trainor, “Made You Look” just missed the top 10 on the pop charts, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Made You Look” benefits from rhythmic and tuneful melodies. Trainor infuses ample personality into her vocals. She sings beautifully. Her tone is distinct, and her ad-libs are non troppo and refined. Besides fabulous lead vocals, the vocal harmonies are super sweet. Still, the big takeaway is empowerment – body positivity, confidence, and self-love. “‘Cause I’m ‘bout to make a scene, double up that sunscreen,” she sings in the first verse, continuing, “I’m ‘bout to turn the heat up, gonna make your glasses steam / Ooh, tell me what you, what you, what you gon’ do, ooh.” One of the lyrical gems occurs in the second verse, where Trainor asserts, “This ain’t that ordinary, this that 14 karat cake.” Noted! While some have accused Trainor of being narcissistic in the past (“Me Too” comes to mind), that doesn’t seem to be her intent. This one is for the ladies to feel good about themselves. “Made You Look”, hence, is a body-positive, uplifting pop bop. I bet it made you listen!

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10. Lil Mabu, “Mathematical Disrespect”

YOUNG GENIUS » YOUNG GENIUS ACADEMY INC. » 2024

“Like, most of y’all rappers is signed to the streets / Only deal that you took was a plea / Mabu get money while he pee / Shout out my label, that’s me.”

Lil Mabu, those lines are damn disrespectful, young man! At the time, Matthew DeLuca was a teenage white drill rapper who graduated from private school and attended a private university. Not exactly the poster boy for rap success in most books. “Mathematical Disrespect” earned the privileged youngster some chart success, reaching number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Mathematical Disrespect” is the second track from Mabu’s 2024 album, YOUNG GENIUS.

Lil Mabu references pi (3.141592653), the fact that he “Keep a teddy bear when I sleep,” and inform us of his sexcapades (“Call her Virgil / ‘Cause the way she be blowin’ shit got me dead” and “She like, ‘Mabu, I like purple’ / So I blew her back out and I left her on read’”). Of course, we get more fuckboy rap: “One thot, two thot, three thot, four / They all put they knees on the floor” and “If you my dog, then chew on my bone.” Does Lil Mabu break new ground? Of course not. Other than his background and mentioning pi, the script is much the same, particularly when it comes to matters of money and the love below. Still, it’s a bite-sized rap banger.

Appears in:

Lil Mabu, Mathematical Disrespect: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 17 (2023)

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11. Rasheeda, “My Bubble Gum”

Dat Type of Gurl » 1900 Unknown At Takeon » 2007

“The type of girl you wanna chew all of your bubble gum /… I-I-I’m the type of girl you wanna take to your mama house / Take, t-t-take, take, take, to your mama house.”

Is there anything more potent than an infectious, satisfying, ratchet southern rap banger? Rasheeda brought down the house in 2007 with “My Bubble Gum”. No, the Georgia peach was not literally rapping about bubble gum but her ASSets and receiving… pleasure 🫣. Safe to say, her “milkshake”, indeed, “brings all the boys to the yard,” but, only a select few can have her (“Baby girl get money /… I pimp hard like that / I don’t need a broke nigga on my arm like that”). Shiwen Shann produced this sleek bop that appeared as the 16^th track on her 2007 album, Dat Type of Gurl. It did not electrify the hip-hop or pop charts, but in 2025, “My Bubble Gum” reached number 19 on the Billboard Digital Songs Sales chart. That is likely owed to its popularity on TikTok.

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♬ My Bubble Gum – Rasheeda

Throughout “My Bubble Gum,” Rasheeda is confident as fuck. Her lyrics are highly sexual, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! “First things first, I ‘Sheeda (I ‘Sheeda) / Mess around wit’ no man who won’t eat her (Naw),” she raps in the first verse. He must perform cunnilingus (oral sex) 😳 🤭 😈. But, as is the case between sexual partners, sometimes you have to express your explicit desires – clear-cut directions. “Sometimes you gotta direct him like traffic (Traffic) / I don’t cum quick, but when I do, it’s fantastic (Fantastic),” she continues rapping in the first verse, concluding, “I get him wide open, oh, I think he like me (Like me) / Got that Aquafina, make them boys wanna wife me (Yep).” Aquafina, huh? Oh, shit! More like, oh, fuccckkk!

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♬ My Bubble Gum – Rasheeda

There are two more colorful, NSFW verses. In the second, she spits, “Yeah, I know I got that work (Work) / Got that good-good, you wanna eat it like dessert (Like dessert) / He wanna show off this prize piece (Piece) / So, drop them nickels off, boy, and get this dime piece (Yep).” I doubt she’s referencing 5¢, but because he has two of them, the math adds up: 5¢ + 5¢ = 10¢ or a dime! The third verse is no letdown either. With “Jeans painted on, same price as the Cris bottle,” Rasheed brags that she’s “Petite, but that ass sit just right.” And because that Georgia peach 🍑 is ‘peaching,’ “Now he wanna beat it up like his first name Ike (Go ‘head) / But I ain’t Anna Mae.” Not Ike Turner and Tina Turner! Nearly two decades later, folks are bumping “My Bubble Gum”, which still goes H.A.M., no cap!

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12. Suki Waterhouse, “My Fun”

Memoir of a Sparklemuffin » Sub Pop » 2024

“Call up the past, scream on the breeze / You make me laugh, you bless my sneeze.”

He blesses your sneeze, Suki Waterhouse? He sounds like a keeper, especially since “Everyone said I’m too crazy to keep / But you’re the one who sweeps me off of my feet.” Oh, love! The English actress and singer/songwriter serves up a certified vibe with “My Fun”, penned alongside Findlay and French producer Jules Apollinaire. “My Fun,” the sixth track from Waterhouse’s 2024 album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, is a blast to listen to. The sound of the record is pleasing to the ears with its dusty, soulful groove, robust bass line, guitars, keys, and more. Waterhouse brings the heat with her distinct vocals full of energy and personality. Furthermore, the lyrics are memorable and tuneful from the opening tip. Relatively brief, “My Fun” packs a mean and mighty punch. In need of a fun addition to your playlist? Look no further than Suki and “My Fun”. After all, “God, it feels good to find someone / Who loves me / Who loves me like I love my fun.” Word!

Appears in:

Bops That Pop: April 2024

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13. Declan McKenna, “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine”

What Happened to the Beach? » Tomplicated » 2024

“I found love for the little things in life,”

singer/songwriter Declan McKenna asserts on “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine”. “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine” appears as the fifth track and fourth advance single on McKenna’s 2024, third LP, What Happened to the Beach?. Running three-and-a-half minutes in duration, “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine” continues to showcase how talented the English musician is. So, what makes “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine” the stuff? For one, it’s groovy, featuring creative and picturesque production. Declan McKenna sings well, never forcing things, but delivering his vocals with a swagger. Furthermore, the melodies he sings are tuneful from start to finish. As always, the songwriting (McKenna, alongside producer Gianluca Buccellati) is awesome, never failing to compel. The verses are as intriguing as the pre-chorus and the chorus. The chorus catches the ear especially thanks to dropping a bomb – a couple of bombs in the final iteration. “I got a boring apartment, all of the drugs / I’m fucking dangerous, I get what I want,” he asserts, continuing, “Head’s up to Mulholland’s for dinner and wine / It’s fucking go-time, tell me to stop.” Woo! All in all, McKenna, now 25 years old, continues to impress, much like he did as a teen with exceptional talent when he entered the game. “Mulholland’s Dinner and Wine” is a winner, PERIOD.

Appears in:

Bops That Pop: January 2024

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14. Artemas, “mess of me, sexually”

yustyna » Artemas » 2024

“Baby, know exactly how I like it / You know if I’m calling it’s a crisis / Go make a mess of me, sexually.”

That is what the English-Cypriot singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas (Artemas Diamandis) asserts on “mess of me, sexually”, the 13^th track on his 2024 mixtape, yustyna. Who assisted Diamandis in the composition and production of the sexual mess 🤭? That would be Daintree and Kevin White. “Mess of me sexually” is quick in tempo. It features energetic, exuberant production. Two of the best features are the lovely, detuned synths and the thumping beat. The beat easily encourages the listener to nod their head. Beyond the instrumental, Artemas delivers solid vocals and engaging songwriting. “‘Cause, girl, you’re magic, such a savage / The way you wipe me like I ain’t somebody average,” Artemas sings in the first verse, continuing, “The way you cheatin’ on your man, gon’ do some damage / I should feel bad, I should feel bad, but.” He doesn’t feel bad, thinking with his… He makes this clear in the second verse where he’s far more assertive – more aggressive sexually: “Take a shot and do some blow, I fucked her like that / Carbon angel, fucked her halo / The way I bend you over up against the table…” Ooh-wee, Artemas! The section to beat in this sexually charged gem is the memorable, infectious chorus (excerpted above) that you’ll be unable to get out of your head. Artemas brings the heat on “mess of me, sexually”.

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15. Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, “THE METH SONG”

SAVE ME 4 THE SPANK BANK » klovisgaynor » 2025

New York City-based queer musician, Klovis Gaynor is one of a kind. In 2025, Klovis Gaynor and The Urinal Cakes (Klovis, Brayden Baird, Dane Bundschuh, Josh Hausman, and Larah Helayne) released an ambitious debut album, SAVE ME 4 THE SPANK BANK. The title alone implies the raw and unapologetic nature of Gaynor and company, described on their website as “the sound of crying, the sound of fucking, the sound of banging pianos, distorted guitars, fear, lust, hate, cum, cum & more cum.” One of the most ear-catching songs from SAVE ME 4 THE SPANK BANK is “THE METH SONG”. Not only is cum involved in “THE METH SONG,” but so are drugs: “Meth, PCP, Four Loko / And fuck me!” Holy fuck! Even though this queer punk song is raw and rough around the edges, the musicianship is elite: creative songwriting, an authentic, playful vocal performance, brilliant, distorted guitars, and clever riffs. “THE METH SONG” is weird as fuck (and also, about fucking, too), but that is big part of its charm.

From the beginning, a lot is going on. You see, “THE METH SONG” is one of those epic musical selections where you hear something new with every listen. After listening to this gem several times, I found myself more and more drawn to it. It grows more impressive as Klovis sings about drugs, icky boys, and what sounds like filthy sex. Gaynor delivers a dramatic, emotional, and playful vocal performance. Sometimes, his pitch is flawed. That is intentional and part of the allure. The lyrics are poetic and raw to the nth degree. Klovis dips into spiritual matters, with ample blasphemy, of course! “I know Jesus was a slut / He told me in the shower,” Gaynor sings, continuing, “He showed me with his powerful tool / He made me drink, he made me vomit / Neon green, 4 Loko…” Damn, or maybe, damned… The use of Jesus’ body ‘hits different’ at the hands of Klovis. As ear-catching as the Jesus lyrics are, some of the most memorable moments occur during the centerpiece, the chorus. Here, Klovis shouts. “Old men, older the better! / Strange men, stranger the better! / Love me, know me ‘til I can’t remember / Fuck me, drug me, ‘til I get better!” Wow… speechless 😶! Also, if you were unaware, “The best lay of your life / Has always been laying down to die.” And that is how “THE METH SONG” ends. Ultimately, it is a breath of musical fresh air, even as filthy, raw, and unrefined as it is🤘.

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16. Maurice Conrad, “Männersex”

“Männersex” » Creactive Media » 2023

“Du findest deutschen rap cool?”

Yes, Maurice Conrad (dey/they), I think German rap is cool. Conrad is confident in their 2023 rap song, “Männersex”, which is rapped exclusively in German. So, what is this German rap song about? Conrad continues spitting in the chorus, “Ihr redet über Männlichkeit / Und dass ihr echte Männer seid / Ich rede über Sex mit Männern / Weil ich finde Männer geil.” Okay, okay… what does that mean, in English? “You talk about masculinity / And that you’re real men / I talk about sex with men / Because I think men are hot.” This is a German gay rap song about men having sex with men! You don’t hear that every day! Notably, a Grindr profile is a requirement for Maurice to talk to other rappers (“Denn ich rede nicht mit MCs ohne Grindr-Profil”). Abturzmusik X Viktor, Climate Justus, and Creactive Media produced this enjoyable and naughty, same-sex-loving rap track 🌈.

The backdrop goes hard like any other rap song. Maurice Conrad has a banging instrumental to share their desires with. Also, they’re bold and unapologetic. They don’t care what other rappers rap about, or what other people think. They enjoy doing it with men. There is no shortage of memorable lyrics, some of which aren’t too difficult to hear in English while reading the translation. Like many heterosexual rappers, Conrad has two beside them – only they’re boys instead of girls. Memorably, Conrad spits, “Darf jeder einmal ran, guck dir an, wie ich sie reite / Ich mach’ alles mit links, fühl’ mich wie Schraubenzieher (“Everyone can have a go, look at how I ride them / I do everything with my left hand, I feel like a screwdriver”). Seeking to eradicate embarrassing homophobia in German rap (beginning with the Grindr profile requirement), Conrad colorfully raps in the second verse, roughly translated:

“Because I’m not talking to MCs without a Grindr profile

German rap is mostly some kind of overhype

Embarrassing homophobic lines

No, I’m not sorry

While they’re fronting me and screaming (oh, oh)

A twink takes me from behind and I’m coming

I’m pushing for the stars, bringing gay rap to the charts

Do I like sucking cock? Indeed, I do!

All my friends are queer and interesting

A boy by my side and two dicks in my hand.”

Holy shit! Interestingly, a different translation from German to English makes the ‘twink’ lyric more graphic: “I’m getting it in the ass from a twink, and that shit makes me cum.” Maurice Conrad brings fearless queerness to “Männersex” (“Male Sex”) which is verdammt geil!

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17. Spencer Sutherland, “Motherfucker”

The Drama » SM1 LLC » 2024

“People talking to me / Don’t you tell me how to live my life, yeah.”

Preach, Spencer Sutherland, preach! The handsome and talented Midwest indie pop musician continues in the first verse of the profanely titled “Motherfucker”, “I’m not changing my demeanor / Grass ain’t green on the other side.” That, folks, is what you call ‘sticking to your guns.’ Bang, bang! So, where does that double-jointed curse word come into play? More on that later! “Motherfucker” is the seventh track from Sutherland’s 2024 album, The Drama. He and Tyler Mead wrote it. Sutherland, Keaton Stromberg, and STORYBOARDS produced it.

“Everybody’s sayin’ I’m gon’ change at the drop of a dime.” Hmm, are you, Spencer? He responds to the chatter, “If I fake it to make it, at least I had a good time.” Of course, for us to have even more of a good time listening to “Motherfucker,” we need the actual word to pop up as a lyric, right? Right. And, it does, during the chorus. With haters gonna hate, Sutherland asserts, “So, I’m gon’ say it / Oh hallelujah, I’m that motherfucker, yeah.” Damn straight! And if that wasn’t enough, Spencer solidifies his status as ‘that motherfucker’ with his stuttered vocals in the post chorus. On the bridge, Sutherland would rather be high than try…. In the final chorus, he adds a bit extra stank to being that MFer! Beyond the lyrics, Spencer Sutherland proves he’s one bad motherfucker when it comes to singing. His vocals are gritty, oozing with blues, soul, and the spirit of rock and roll. He showcases power as well as a convincing, ripe falsetto. Adding to the excellence is a mean-sounding musical backdrop that features bluesy, honky-tonk piano and nasty-sounding guitars. I’m with Spencer when he tells the pianist to “play that shit.” And that shit he plays indeed. “Motherfucker” is ‘in your face’ and it’s a motherfucking epic experience 🤘!

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18. Ruel, “Made It Awkward”

Kicking My Feet » Recess / Giant Music » 2025

According to the handsome and talented Ruel (Ruel van Dijk), “Nothing good ever comes after midnight / When you’re drunk, and you pick up the phone.” He sings these memorable, prudent lyrics on “Made it Awkward”. Van Dijk, M-Phazes, and Nick Long penned “Made It Awkward.” M-Phazes, Elias Danielson and Theodore Lee produced. Although awkwardness rears its ugly head, there is nothing awkward regarding the enjoyability of this three-minute pop song.

“Made It Awkward” features colorful musical accompaniment with its signature ‘pop/rock’ drums, synths, and guitar. Ruel serves up warm, nuanced vocals. His ad-libs are fabulous, yielding soulfulness. Both his middle and upper register (falsetto) are impressive. Likewise, the vocal production is warm. The awkward lyrics are presented via tuneful melodies during the verse and chorus. Thematically, it encompasses matters of the heart, with van Dijk embarrassing himself: “Keep my head down when I see her at Old Mates / And I sit at the bar alone / Just pretending I don’t even notice she’s there / But she’s the only reason I go.” There is a great contrast in the second verse, where the drum groove drops out, yet the rhythmic identity of the song is retained as he imparts his lonely, longing bar experience. The centerpiece, however, is the chorus:

“Why did I call her? Why did I bother?

I guess she didn’t wanna hear that I want her

I painted a picture of us at the altar

Thought I could have made her mine

But I just made it awkward.”

Sadly, it works out that way sometimes, Ruel. “Made It Awkward” is another welcome addition to the Gen-Z Australian singer/songwriter’s music catalog.

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19. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding, “Miracle”

“Miracle” » Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited » 2023

“When you hold me / There’s a place I go / It’s a different high / Oh, no.”

Oh, no indeed. So, what happens when Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding collaborate? Sheer magic, of course! The Scottish and English standouts unleashed a “Miracle” in 2023. “Miracle” runs a respectable three minutes and change in duration. Goulding is accompanied by a warm, instrumental backdrop early on. She sings beautifully, flaunting her distinct, one-of-a-kind voice. Following the lush, percussion-less opening verse, “Miracle” gets more punch with its hard-hitting beat and electrifying bass line.

Goulding unveils the centerpiece, the chorus:

“Are you too cynical

To believe in a miracle?

Let you slip through my hands

But could you take a chance on me?

Can you forgive it all

To believe in a miracle?

Yeah, I put you through hell

But I’m askin’ you to believe

To believe in a miracle.”

Ooh-wee! Beyond the memorable chorus, there’s an essential part of any dance record – the drop! It drops for sure! During the second verse, Ellie’s vocals are harmonized, further upping the ante. Also, the groove is intact from the beginning of the ‘second’ verse (which lyrically repeats the first verse). All told, “Miracle” is a lit 🔥 dance track. It benefits from gorgeous vocals, sweet production and musical cues (Harris and BURNS produce), and tuneful melodies. Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding put in work on this dance banger!

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20. Jerry Butler, “Moody Woman”

Ice On Ice » UMG Recordings, Inc. » 1969

“(Moody woman) / (Moody woman) / (Moody woman) / (Moody woman).”

In 2025, the music world lost a giant – a legend: Jerry Butler (1939 – 2025) 😢. The 85-year-old left an enormous, enduring catalog, including the short and sweet gem “Moody Woman”. “Moody Woman” was officially written by Butler, Kenneth Gamble (b. 1943), and “Theresa Bell” (Gamble & Huff). Bobby Martin and Thom Bell arranged the track while Gamble and Leon Huff (b. 1942) produced it. The opener from Butler’s 1969 album Ice On Ice performed respectably on the pop charts, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Moody Woman” is a classy, refined soul track. It begins with the intro where we learn the title and the woman’s state. The musical arrangement and instrumental are marvelous (vibes, horn riffs, lush strings, and tight rhythm section), providing Jerry Butler with a terrific backdrop to sing upon. As always, ‘The Iceman’ is smooth and butter, sounding like he never breaks a sweat as he sings about this moody woman. “Girl I can’t stand it when you start acting funny,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “And look at me like I’m buggin’ you, honey.” Oh, snap! In the second, he asserts, “You make my day when you say you need me / But, that’s no way to play when you say you’re gonna leave me.” Word! The sentiment is similar in the third verse. In the chorus, Butler informs her of his love for her, stating, “Moody woman (Moody woman) / I think the world of you.” In the bridge, he can see through her moodiness, knowing that “You love me.” Innocent, short, and sweet, the classicism and elegance of “Moody Woman” speaks for itself. Music does not sound like this song in the 2020s, yet, revisiting it is incredibly nostalgic and refreshing. Rest in peace, Mr. Butler.

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21. Chance Peña, “The Mountain Is You”

Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming » Chance Peña » 2024

“I don’t know what it is that I’m climbing to / I hear the words in my head, you said, ‘The mountain is you.’”

Chance Peña showcases his musical gifts on “The Mountain Is You”, a highlight from Peña’s 2024 album, Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming. Not only does Peña sing, but he also wrote and produced the song. From the start, he wows in all facets of “The Mountain Is You” making it a beautiful, breathtaking, and engaging song. Early on, Chance captivates us with the sheer radiance of his voice. He sings tenderly, making every lyric and every note count. “I’ve become / A figment of my imagination,” he sings authentically in the first verse, continuing, “That’s why I run / Towards self-love and inner restoration.” Not only are the lyrics thoughtfully penned, but the melody is gorgeous. The case is the same with the chorus, where the titular lyric appears, and Peña is transparent and vulnerable. The second verse is as compelling as the first with poetic lyrics and a marvelous tune. However, it’s here where “The Mountain is You” reaches higher heights and ascends to the next level, growing dynamically and instrumentally. Chance’s vocals remain radiant but grow more commanding and powerful. “Oh, the mountain is you / Oh, you said, ‘The mountain is you’,” he sings in the outro. “The Mountain Is You” is a gorgeous and sincere indie-pop song.

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22. Nelly Furtado, “Maneater”

Loose » Geffen » 2006

“Everybody look at me, me / I walk in the door, you start screaming.”

Oh, snap, Nelly Furtado! The Grammy-winning pop musician dropped a surefire, man-related bop with “Maneater”. “Come on, everybody, what you here for?” she continues singing in the first verse, adding, “Move your body around like a nympho.” Like a nympho, Nelly? Oh, my! “Maneater” is the second track from Furtado’s multiplatinum third studio album, Loose. One of many successful tracks from Loose, “Maneater” peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, it was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Furtado co-wrote “Maneater” with Timbaland, Danja, and Jim Beanz. Timbaland and Danja produced it.

With Timbo and Danja behind the boards, the production and sound of “Maneater” is sleek to the nth degree. The drum groove and the synths are ear-catching and still sound fresh 20 years later. Nelly Furtado is the star of the show, bringing ample attitude and personality. In the second verse of the man, she sings, “You doin’ anything to keep her by your side / Because, she said she love you, love you long time.” Sex is a big deal, particularly when it comes to men. Of course, the centerpiece that sums up the happenings of “Maneater” is the chorus:

“Maneater, make you work hard

Make you spend hard, make you want all of her love

She’s a maneater, make you buy cars

Make you cut cards, make you fall real hard in love.”

Word. On the outro of the infectious “Maneater”, Nelly Furtado utters a big, regretful statement: “You wish you’d never ever met her at all.” Damn!

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23. Prince, “Musicology”

Musicology » NPG / Legacy Recordings » 2004

“Heard about the party now / Just east of Harlem / Doug E’s going to be there / But you got to call him.”

Woo! According to the American Musicological Society, “the word musicology literally means ‘the study of music,’ encompassing all aspects of music in all cultures and all historical periods.” Notably, a music major can earn degrees, including a PhD, in musicology. In “Musicology”, the opener from the 2004 Prince LP (also titled Musicology), The Purple One takes us on a funky musical trip. His voice sounds awesome – reenergized for one of his best songs and one of his best albums of his later career. “Musicology” reflects on music with that “it” factor from the past – the stuff that sticks with us.

The second verse is a prime example of reminiscing:

“Wish I had a dollar

For every time they say

Don’t you miss the feeling music gave you

Back in the day?

Let’s Groove, ‘September’

Earth, Wind and Fire

‘Hot Pants’ by James

Sly is gonna take you higher.”

Prince not only wows with his distinct and expressive voice, but he also commands with a big personality. You buy what he’s selling about “Kick the old school joint / For the true funk soldiers” as well as the memorable interlude: “Get back! Move, get back! Don’t you touch my stereo, these are my records!” Quirky, “Musicology” is perfectly suited to Prince, an adventurous and fearless musician. The ending, with a breakdown section and outro, is EVERYTHING.

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24. Patrick Cowley, “Menergy”

Megatron Man » Unidisc Music Inc. » 1981

“Menergy, menergy, menergy.”

What did the late Patrick Cowley have a lot of? “Menergy”, of course! “Menergy” is the third track from Cowley’s 1981 album, Megatron Man. It also appears on Menergy – The Fusion Album (1981). The lyrics of this nearly nine-minute juggernaut are gay, gay, gay 🏳️‍🌈! The music deserves a huge shout-out. “Menergy” is groovy AF from the onset, filled with – wait for it – ENERGY. The synths are electrifying – colorful, rhythmic, and ear-catching. Cowley is a master behind the boards, concocting plenty of imaginative sounds. ‘80s to the core, “Menergy” still sounds fresh three decades after its arrival. Notably, following Cowley’s untimely death, a version of “Menergy” features the vocals of another late, great musician, Sylvester (1947 – 1988). The Sylvester version is much shorter, running five-and-a-half minutes in duration. In 2021, German producer Purple Disco Machine delivered an awesome remix (also featuring Sylvester’s vocals).

“The boys in the bathroom living it up / Shootin’ off menergy.” Shootin’ off, huh? The vocals feature effects (vocoder), fitting given the dance/electronic style. Again, thematically, the lyrics are intentionally G-A-Y. Cowley was gay and collaborated with other gay artists, including Sylvester, before his death from AIDS 😢. Gay music for a gay audience? Perfection. What other things do the boys do to show off their menergy? “The boys in the back room laughin’ it up / Shootin’ off energy,” and, expectedly, “The boys in the bedroom lovin’ it up / Shootin’ off menergy.” Boys enjoy the pleasure of sex. Gay, groovy, and great, “Menergy” is the sugar, honey, iced tea.

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25. Michael Jackson, “Man in the Mirror”

Bad » MJJ Productions Inc. » 1987

“I’m gonna make a change for once in my life / It’s gonna feel real good / Gonna make a difference, gonna make it right.”

Those iconic lyrics hail from one of Michael Jackson’s best and most beloved songs, “Man in the Mirror”. “Man in the Mirror” is the seventh track from Jackson’s second iconic ‘80s album, Bad, released in 1987. One of the reasons it stands out is that Michael Jackson did not write or co-write it. This was a rare MJ song written by others. Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett composed it. Jackson and Quincy Jones (1933 – 2024) produced it. “Man in the Mirror” spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Adding to the accolades, “Man” was nominated for the Grammy for Record of the Year at the 31^st Annual GRAMMY Awards (Bobby McFerrin won for “Don’t Worry Be Happy”).

After hearing a demo of the song, it was no surprise that Michael Jackson had to approve “Man in the Mirror.” This is the ultimate deep, introspective, socially conscious, and thought-provoking record. In the first verse, Jackson continues, “I see the kids in the street with not enough to eat / Who am I to be blind, pretending not to see their needs.” In the second verse, he asserts, “I’ve been a victim of a selfish kinda love / It’s time to realize / There are some with no home / Not a nickel to loan.” Given all these happenings, Jackson decides, “That’s why I’m starting with me.” What does he do? He delivers one of the greatest choruses of all time – the crème de la crème:

“I’m starting with the man in the mirror

I’m asking him to change his ways

And no message could have been any clearer

If you wanna make the world a better place

Take a look at yourself and then make a change

Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na.”

Throughout “Man in the Mirror,” Jackson offers up prodigious vocals. He shows incredible control during the verses, while delivering sensational expression and nuance. He ups the ante during the chorus, where he sings more dynamically. Beyond his compelling lead vocals, Jackson is supported by an anointed choir, arranged by the late, great Andraé Crouch (1942 – 2015). Among the background vocalists are Crouch, Sandra Crouch (1942 – 2024), Garrett, and the Winans. Beyond epic songwriting and top-notch vocals, the sound, arrangement, and production are flawless. “Man in the Mirror” is a masterclass in a crossover sound, seamlessly fitting somewhere between pop, rock, and R&B, while bringing big-time, inspirational vibes (“I’ve gotta get that man, that man (Man in the mirror) / You’ve got to, you got to move, shamone, shamone”). #Classic!

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