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13 Exciting Pitch BLACK Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

13 Exciting Pitch BLACK Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Exciting Pitch BLACK Songs features songs by Beyoncé, Black Pumas, Michael Jackson, Pansy Division, Taylor Swift, and Teddy Swims.

By the musical hype, 1 monthOctober 31, 2025 ago

Iggy Azalea, Black Widow: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 79 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Virgin EMI; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]

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Iggy Azalea, Black Widow | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 79th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Black Widow” performed by Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsOctober 4, 2025 ago

Britney Spears, Pretty Girls © RCA

Track Review: Britney Spears ft. Iggy Azalea, ‘Pretty Girls’

Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea misfire on single “Pretty Girls.” Some will think it’s “cute” while others will know it’s nothing more than a “Fancy” retread.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 8, 2015 ago

Iggy Azalea, The New Classic [📷: Def Jam]

Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’

Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, ‘The New Classic.’ It’s not classic but has ample winning moments.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 24, 2014 ago

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