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Mary J. Blige, Testimony | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Testimony.”
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Music
The Kid LAROI, I GUESS IT’S LOVE? | Track Review 🎵
On his short but enjoyable single, “I GUESS IT’S LOVE?”, Grammy-nominated rapper/singer The Kid LAROI believes he’s found true love – the real deal.
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Whitney Houston, He Can Use Me | Track Review 🎵
In advance of the posthumous gospel compilation, I Go To The Rock, the estate of Whitney Houston unveils a second previously unreleased track, “He Can Use Me.”
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3 to 5 BOPS
Top | 3 to 5 BOPS
Top: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 17 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of bbno$, DJ Khaled, Keni Burke, Lana Del Rey, and Mary J. Blige.
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Getting to Know… Bar II | Interview 🎤
In the 336th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Brussels rock band, Bar II.
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Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
Nas, The World Is Yours | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
In the 8th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “The World Is Yours,” performed by Nas.
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Chlöe & Chris Brown, How Does It Feel | Track Review 🎵
Chlöe, assisted by controversial singer, Chris Brown, drops “How Does It Feel,” the enjoyable second single from her debut album, In Pieces.
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Kip Moore, Damn Love | Track Review 🎵
Country singer Kip Moore drops a relatable single in “Damn Love” that perfectly captures the varying actions and emotions incited by L-O-V-E.
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Music
Jonas Brothers, Wings | Track Review 🎵
Pop collective Jonas Brothers returns with the short, somewhat off-putting record, “Wings,” which serves as the promo single from The Album.
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Evergreen
Awesome Songs: February 2023 | Playlist 🎧
Awesome Songs: February 2023 features music courtesy of Cordae, Depeche Mode, Lana Del Rey, Omar Apollo, P!nk, and Saint Levant.
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Smokie Norful, Um Good | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pastor and gospel singer Smokie Norful performing, “Um Good.”
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Rihanna vs. Ryland James | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 8th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Rihanna and Ryland Jam contend for the best rendition of “Love On The Brain.”