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In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” a number one hit by Rupert Holmes.

In the 17th edition of Face Off (2026), Shocking Blue and Bananarama face off for the best rendition of “Venus.”

These Songs That Are Way Too MUCH features songs by Bee Gees, Dominic Fike, Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, Kehlani, Luther Vandross, and MGMT

In the 98th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “More Than Words,” the Grammy-nominated song by the Boston rock band Extreme.

11 Dirty Songs Filled with Dirt features songs by Christina Aguilera, Chlöe & Timbaland, Don Henley, Michael Jackson, and Tyler Childers.

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

1986 – 2026: 40 Songs for 40 Years features songs by Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Hozier, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Whitney Houston.

21 Ear-Catching Night Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by BigXthaPlug, BTS, Candi Staton, Emei, George Benson, and Sabrina Carpenter.

13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.

Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.

In the 82nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Dirty Diana” by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, David Allan Coe, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, Rio Romeo, and Taylor Swift.