4.

D stands for “Do Re Mi” by blackbear.

Album: digital druglord

Beartrap / Interscope

So, blackbear wrote a song about pitch syllables and it became a hit? Wow! “Do re mi” has NOTHING to do with pitch syllables, aka solfege – at least beyond constructing a hella catchy chorus:

“Do re mi fa so f*ckin’ done with you, girl / So f*ckin’ done with all the games you play / I ain’t no tic tac toe / Send the X and O’s on another note.”

Using those pitch syllables only amplifies the catchiness and cleverness of “Do re mi.” As with “I Miss the old u,” blackbear isn’t happy with his girl.  If he didn’t break up with her previously, “do re mi” is the final straw.  Remaining profane, he asserts, “B*tch, you crazy.”

5. 

E stands for “Ex” by Ty Dolla $ign.

Ft. YG

Album: Beach House 3

Atlantic 

“Ex” commences lushly, foreshadowing a sexual tilt.  After dropping his signature runs in a robust vocal tone, Ty Dolla $ign informs us of exactly where he’s going with “Ex.” Following a slow intro, he drops the centerpiece of – the chorus.

“I just text my main chick / I told her I ain’t coming home / I just text my main chick / I told her, I ain’t coming home, tonight.”

Expectedly, it’s catchy AF, setting up a groovy, fun, carefree joint.  On his verse, he focuses on the past, hooking up with his ex.  As for YG, who arrives for the second verse, he could care less about any exes. All in all, it’s a brief, but enjoyable record.

6.

F stands for “Female” by Keith Urban.

Album: Female – Single

Capitol

Keith Urban returns with a timely, new single, entitled “Female.” “Female” just isn’t any regular old song – it has deeper meaning that’s relevant to the times. It’s co-written by Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, and Nicolle Galyon. “Female” possesses light country production that’s anchored by a pop beat.  Urban delivers solid, emotional vocals, which capture the feminine sensibilities of the lyrics.  On the verses, various questions are posed, related to the female experience and being treated with the utmost respect. The chorus sums up the theme perfectly:

“Sister, shoulder / Daughter, lover / Healer, broken halo / Mother nature / Fire, suit of armor / Soul survivor, Holy water / Secret keeper, fortune teller / Virgin Mary, scarlet letter / Technicolor river wild / Baby girl, woman, child / Female.”