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Lou Reed vs. Al Green | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 39th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Lou Reed and Al Green contend for the best rendition of “Perfect Day.”
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Jean Knight, Mr. Big Stuff | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 148th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight.
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Elmiene, Marking My Time | Track Review 🎵
British R&B singer/songwriter Elmiene put his foot into “Marking My Time,” an ear catching and utterly stupendous single from his second EP.
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Alex Sampson, Til The World Gets Sick of Us | Track Review 🎵
Gen-Z Canadian musician Alex Sampson may be young, but he showcases his musical talent on his fourth single of 2023, “Til The World Gets Sick of Us.”
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The Champs, Tequila | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 147th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on the 1958 no. 1 hit, “Tequila” by The Champs.
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Evergreen
Awesome Songs: September 2023 | Playlist 🎧
Awesome Songs: September 2023 features music courtesy of Aaron Frazer, Al Green, Brent Faiyaz, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tyler Childers.
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Icandy, Big Mad (Ft. Flo Milli) | Track Review 🎵
Florida rapper Icandy taps fellow female rapper, Flo Milli, for a bite-sized, confident, and unapologetic banger, “Big Mad.”
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Martin Garrix & Lloyiso, Real Love | Track Review 🎵
Dutch DJ/producer Martin Garrix, and South African singer Lloyiso bring the heat and deliver the goods on the romantic, sweet, and feel good single, “Real Love.”
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Sufjan Stevens, Will Anybody Ever Love Me? | Track Review 🎵
Singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens wows on “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?”, the second single from his 10th solo album, Javelin.
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Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
Wrabel, Abstract Art | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
In the 31st edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Abstract Art” performed by Wrabel.
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Hot Chocolate, You Sexy Thing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 146th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “You Sexy Thing” by British soul group, Hot Chocolate.
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Tinashe, Needs | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 77th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Needs” by R&B artist, Tinashe.