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Lil Mabu, sand in turks | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lil Mabu returns with a so-so, melodic rap single in “sand in the turks.” It encompasses matters of the heart and an extremely expensive vacation.

Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Friends Again | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ R&B singer-songwriter Baby Rose and Grammy-winning musician Leon Thomas are magical on their soulful, silky smooth duet, “Friends Again.”

Céline Dion, The Power of Love | COVERS

In the third edition of COVERS (2026), Céline Dion delivers a compelling rendition of “The Power of Love,” originally performed by Jennifer Rush.

Louis Armstrong, Cheesecake | Wacky Wednesday

In the seventh edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Cheesecake,” performed by Louis Armstrong.

Can’t! | 5 Gems

Can’t!: 5 Gems features songs by Ben Harper x Charlie Musselwhite, Joey Lawrence, Lauryn Hill, Lizzo, and Timmy Thomas.

Don Toliver, Body | Spicy Tunez

In the 14th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Body” by Don Toliver.

The Red Clay Strays, If I Didn’t Know You | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ South Alabama country rock band The Red Clay Strays delivers a gorgeous, moving, and utterly sincere record with “If I Didn’t Know You.”

Victoria Monét, Let Me | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét continues to be consistent and engaging on her love-oriented single, “Let Me.”

Steam, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the seventh edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” the enduring number one hit by Steam.

McKinley Mitchell, The End of the Rainbow | Throwback Vibez

In the 21st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “The End of the Rainbow” by McKinley Mitchell.