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Aaliyah, “Poison” | Track Review 🎵

Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.

Alicia Keys surprises with her eighth studio album, KEYS, featuring both sparer originals and remixed, ‘unlocked’ versions of those originals.

🎧 15 Must-Hear YOU Songs features music courtesy of BLACKPINK, Chris Stapleton, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Marshmello & Marvin Sapp.

Scanning the Charts (12/15/21): Adele spends a third week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 and a seventh week atop the Hot 100.

You’re Gonna Love These 15 LIKE Songs features songs courtesy of Adele, Doja Cat, GIVĒON, Madonna & Walker Hayes.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

🎧 12 Songs Where Secrets are Revealed features songs courtesy Anuel AA, Burna Boy, Joshua Bassett, Lorde, Madonna & Quincy Jones.

On the 96th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that feature the title “Set Me Free.”

🎧 15 K Songs: No Rhyme or Reason features music courtesy of Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Jay Rock, Manchester Orchestra, ur pretty & Whitechapel.

🎧 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: November 2021 features Adele, Alicia Keys, FLETCHER, Silk Sonic & Years & Years.

On the 94th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with EX- (EXES) in some form or fashion.

Scanning the Charts (11/17/21): Summer Walker earns her first no. 1 album while Adele holds down no. 1 on the Hot 100.