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Kendrick Lamar, GNX | 💿 Review

Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar delivers another enjoyable, well-rounded sixth album with the more accessible GNX.

In the 53rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “STILL CANT FUH” by Lizzo featuring Doja Cat.

Grammy winner Lizzo drops an enjoyable, summery, and unapologetic rap mixtape with MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING.

In the 21st edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Ernie Hines and John Legend & The Roots contend for the best rendition of “Our Generation.”

13 Alluring NO Songs features songs by Christina Aguilera, Jerry Butler, Luke Combs, Manúk & Miggy, Tinashe, and TLC.

Once more, rapper BigXthaPlug dips his toes into country music, collaborating with Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey on “Home.”

Rick Ross and Pharrell Williams collaborate on the enjoyable and respectable, though non-needle-moving single, “For The Money.”

Canadian rapper-singer bbno$ continues to drop confident, fun, electro-rap bangers with “1-800,” where he collaborates with Ironmouse.

15 Addictive Songs About Alcohol, Drugs & Substances features songs by bbno$, Curtis Mayfield, Doja Cat, Klovis Gaynor, Michael Jackson & Peezy.

20 More Great Songs All About Men! features songs by beabadoobee, Jonny McGovern, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and Nelly Furtado.

In the 26th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Father Figure,” performed by Jon Bellion.

In the 24th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)” performed by Silentó.