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In the 5th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Smooth Operator” by English R&B band Sade.

11 He, Him & His Songs feature songs by Camila Cabello, Gunna, Kehlani, Luke Combs, and Megan Thee Stallion.

In the 1st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “1999” by the late, great musical icon, Prince.

15 More Songs Focused Only on Me features songs by Artemas, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Muni Long, Omar Apollo, Rina Sawayama & Tina Campbell.

13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 2 features songs by 21 Savage, Cissy Houston, Ruel, Snoop Dogg, Tate McRae, and The Kid LAROI x Quavo.

In the 201st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Jungle Love” by Minneapolis funk band, The Time.

11 Lovely, Lonely Songs, Part 1 features songs by Conan Gray, Bobby Womack, Halsey, The Main Ingredient, and Rob Thomas.

In the 48th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Bobby Womack and K-Ci contend for the best rendition of “If You Think You’re Lonely Now.”

In the 49th edition of COVERS (2024), K-Ci delivers a compelling rendition of “If You Think You’re Lonely Now” originally performed by Bobby Womack.

13 More Irresistible YOU Songs features songs by Bobby Womack, Hall & Oates, Mary J. Blige, Mathew V, The Staple Singers, and Vardaan Arora.

In the 193rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills.

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 1 features songs by Nick Rich, Orville Peck & Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Sister Sledge, and Taylor Swift.