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Naked… | 5ive Songs

On the 1st edition of 5ive Songs, we get naked… rather we select five songs that reference the naughty, risqué topic of nudity.

R&B standout Teyana Taylor follows up her brief sophomore album, K.T.S.E. with the lengthy but superb third LP, The Album.

‘15 Songs That Are Totally Worth the Gamble’ features music by Kenny Rogers, Lady Gaga, Motörhead, Rihanna, Ryan Beatty & Sech.

The gargantuan ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ features 50 songs referencing each of the 50 states, organized by regions.

‘15 T Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason’ features music by 6ix9ine, Demi Lovato, Drake, Hozier, Lizzo & Trippie Redd.

Usher captures the emotions of the racial issues plaguing America masterfully on “I Cry,” pledging to fight for necessary change.

‘Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: June 2020’ features Bob Dylan, Chloe x Halle, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Mickey Guyton & Shamir.

Deadly Songs… (Vol. 2) features Alicia Keys, The Black Dahlia Murder, Hayley Williams, Luke Bryan & Powfu.

‘13 More Songs Centered on Life’ features music courtesy of Future, John Legend, Kehlani, Norah Jones, Perfume Genius & Trevor Daniel.v

John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

Beyoncé celebrates and embraces unapologetic blackness on her ear catching, Juneteenth 2020 released single, “Black Parade.”

Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”