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13 More Take Songs There for the Taking (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

13 More Take Songs There for the Taking | Playlist

13 More Take Songs There for the Taking features songs by CMAT, Jobriath, Lauryn Hill, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Twisted Sister, and Tyler, The Creator.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 25, 2026 ago

13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Santiago Eyama from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pam Owensby from Pixabay]

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13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧

13 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective, MY, Vol. 3 features songs by Drake, Lauryn Hill, Lenny Williams, Rasheeda, The Knack, and Twenty One Pilots.

By the musical hype, 9 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago

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Lenny Williams, She Took My Drawers | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 22nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “She Took My Drawers” by Lenny Williams.

By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2025 ago