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Rather | 5 Gems
Rather: 5 Gems No. 16 (2026) features songs by GIVEON, Leon Thomas & Halle, Gallipony, DON WEST, and Etta James.
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Leon Thomas & Halle, RATHER BE ALONE | Dazzling Duets
In the 20th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), R&B musicians Leon Thomas and Halle collaborate on “RATHER BE ALONE.”