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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from August 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.
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LGBTQ
Troye Sivan, She’s the Best | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated, South African-born, Australian artist Troye Sivan takes risks on “She’s the Best,” the lead single and title track from his fourth studio album.
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
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LGBTQ
Orville Peck, Too Little, Too Late | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hot, openly gay country singer-songwriter Orville Peck delivers an energetic, surefire bop in “Too Little, Too Late,” ahead of his fourth album, Mule.
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Music
Tyla, IS IT LOVE | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great vocals, tuneful melodies, memorable lyrics, and vibrant production make “IS IT LOVE” another bop for Grammy-winning South African pop sensation Tyla.
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15 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective MY, Vol. 4 | Playlist
15 Possessive Songs Featuring the Adjective MY, Vol. 4 features songs by cupcakKe, Divinyls, Joji, Leon Thomas x Kehlani, RAYE, and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
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Evergreen
13 Mo’ Compelling Come Songs | Playlist
13 Mo’ Compelling Come Songs features songs by Al Calderon, Anderson .Paak, Céline Dion, Ivan Cornejo, Lana Del Rey, and The Kid LAROI.
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13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 | Playlist
13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 8 features songs by blackbear, Kim Carnes, Paul Simon, Shirley Caesar, Tame Impala, and TOTO.
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Columns
Jonathan Michael Fleming, I Left My Home | Wacky Wednesday
In the first edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “I Left My Home,” performed by Jonathan Michael Fleming.
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Columns
Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al | Throwback Vibez
In the 167th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon.
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1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
Kongos, Come With Me Now | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the 33rd edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Come With Me Now” performed by the South African American band, Kongos.