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Awesome Songs: August 2023 | Playlist 🎧
Awesome Songs: August 2023 features music courtesy of Dixon Dallas, Halle, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler Childers, and Usher.
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Selena Gomez, Single Soon | Track Review 🎵
Selena Gomez returns with her first single of 2023, “Single Soon,” which is enjoyable enough but not groundbreaking or particularly innovative.
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The Emotions, Best of My Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 132nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Best of My Love” by The Emotions.
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Juvenile, Slow Motion | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
In the 69th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Slow Motion” by Juvenile featuring Soulja Slim.
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LGBTQ
David Archuleta, Afraid To Love | Track Review 🎵
David Archuleta serves up a heaping does of danceability, inclusivity, and positivity on the marvelous pop bop, “Afraid To Love.”
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LGBTQ
Omar Apollo, Ice Slippin | Track Review 🎵
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo gets personal on his chilly ballad, “Ice Slippin” where home doesn’t feel inviting.
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Al Green, Perfect Day | Track Review 🎵
Grammy winning soul icon Al Green releases his first single in five years covering (and transforming) the Lou Reed classic, “Perfect Day,” perfectly.
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Gerald Levert, Thinkin’ Bout It | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 131st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Thinkin’ Bout It” by Gerald Levert.
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13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss | Playlist 🎧
13 Songs You Don’t WANNA Miss features music courtesy of Christina Aguilera, Lil Uzi Vert, Prince, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston.
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The Dixie Cups vs. Bette Midler | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 34th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), The Dixie Cups and Bette Midler contend for the best rendition of “Chapel of Love.”
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The Pointer Sisters, Slow Hand | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 130th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters.
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Evergreen
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships | Playlist 🎧
13 Alluring Songs Associated with Ships features music courtesy of AWOLNATION, Clairo, Hues Corporation, Kodak Black, and The O’Jays.