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Roy Hawkins vs. B.B. King | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 43rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Roy Hawkins and B.B. King contend for the best rendition of “The Thrill Is Gone.”
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Getting to Know… Adrenaline Kings | Interview 🎤
In the 380th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Austrian hard rock band, Adrenaline Kings.
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Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Lyrical Eazy | Song Review 🎵
Grammy nominated rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill drop a brief, but potent banger, “Lyrical Eazy,” in advance of their collaborative LP, Too Good To Be True.
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Sam Hunt, Came The Closest | Song Review 🎵
Country singer Sam Hunt shines on his ballad, “Came The Closest,” where he nearly settled down but ultimately, opts against it.
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Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵
Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket.
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13 Songs That HIT The Spot | Playlist 🎧
13 Songs That HIT The Spot features music courtesy of Blu Cantrell, Funkadelic, Pat Benatar, Ray Charles, and ur pretty.
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Getting to Know… Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg | Interview 🎤
In the 379th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Minneapolis six-piece band, Sunflower Fox & The Chicken Leg.
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Fujii Kaze, Back Stabbers | COVERS
In the 44th edition of COVERS (2023), Fujii Kaze delivers a compelling rendition of “Back Stabbers,” originally performed by The O’Jays.
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Evergreen
11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs | Playlist 🎧
11 Alluring, RADIO 📻 Approved Songs features music courtesy of Donna Summer, Esperanza Spalding, Jake Shears, Scissor Sisters, and Shinedown.
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LGBTQ
Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵
Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”
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LGBTQ
Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵
Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”
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The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee, TOO MUCH | Song Review 🎵
The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee join forces for an enjoyable and fun pop single, that’s never “TOO MUCH.”