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13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs | Playlist
13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs features songs by Chubby Checker, Drake, Ice Nine Kills, Popcaan, Sam Cooke, and The Beatles.
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Jorja Smith, Alive | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English musician Jorja Smith and Nigerian musician Wizkid make a formidable duo on the silky-smooth, vibe-filled smash, “Alive.”
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Billy Ocean, Caribbean Queen | Throwback Vibez
In the 75th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)” by Billy Ocean.
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Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist
Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.
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Pet Shop Boys, West End Girls | Throwback Vibez
In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “West End Girls” by the English synthpop duo, Pet Shop Boys.
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Striking Bops from June 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from June 2026 features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, kwn, Olivia Rodrigo, Steve Lacy, and Taylor Swift.
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Sebastian Croft, Better than ever | Beaming with Pride
In the 55th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Better than ever” performed by queer English actor and singer-songwriter Sebastian Croft.
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13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs | Playlist
13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs features songs by AJR, Kristinia DeBarge, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and Steam.
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The Beatles, Twist And Shout | Throwback Vibez
In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Twist And Shout” by the legendary band The Beatles.
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Best Songs of 2026 (So Far) | Playlist
Best Songs of 2026 (So Far) features songs by Bruno Mars, Jill Scott, Lady Gaga x Doechii, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, and RAYE.
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Daley, Lavender | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English R&B/soul singer-songwriter Daley drops a bomb soundtrack for the bedroom with his soulful, purple single, “Lavender.”
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kwn, touch myself | Spicy Tunez
In the 46th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “touch myself” by kwn.