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Best Dru Hill Songs: 15 R&B Classics, Standards, and Deep Cuts
An introduction to the sweet and seductive sounds of one of the finest R&B groups of the late 90s and early 00s.
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‘Achtung Baby’ was the album that recalibrated the U2 sound for the new decade.
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Fight The Power: The Politics Of Hip-Hop
Reflecting and commenting on the world around them, the most gifted and charismatic MCs have taken the politics of hip-hop into the mainstream.
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‘Come As You Are’: The Story Behind The Nirvana Song
The second single from Nirvana’s classic ‘Nevermind’ is a searing and empathetic appeal for authenticity.
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The Best 90s Hip Hop Songs: Classic Rap From A Golden Era
2Pac, Biggie, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Missy, Outkast, Dre, Snoop: The 90s were a decade in which hip hop became one of the biggest genres in the world.
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The Best Album Covers: 100 Pioneering Record Designs
From indelible images to perfect portraits, the 100 greatest album covers provoke and awe just as much as the contents inside.
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‘Beautiful Day’: The Dawn Of A New Era For U2
After experimenting with electronic music and writing darker and more abrasive songs throughout the 90s, U2 returned to form with the soaring ‘Beautiful Day.’
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Why Does The Sex Pistols’ Music Rarely Get Talked About?
A new compilation reveals a hard-working group that refined their debut album's songs over time.
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‘Redemption Song’: The Story Behind Bob Marley’s Timeless Anthem
Something of a last testament from reggae legend Bob Marley, ‘Redemption Song’ continues to spread its message of emancipation far and wide.
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The Lighthouse Cafe: West Coast Jazz By The Beach
The venue was an incredibly important meeting point for the West Coast jazz scene, a place where an entirely new sound flourished.
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‘Cantaloupe Island’: Herbie Hancock’s Soul-Jazz Evergreen
The story behind one of the jazz legend’s most popular and durable tunes.
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Best Amy Winehouse Songs: 20 Soulful Essentials
In the short span of her career, Amy Winehouse forged a soulful pop template that has spawned countless imitators, but there is only one Amy.
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Best Donna Summer Songs: Timeless Disco Classics
Donna Summer changed music forever. This introduction to the disco diva’s career and discography explains how she did it.
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News3 months ago
ABBA Debut New Songs, Announce ‘Voyage’ Album And 2022 Digital Show
Two new songs, ‘I Still Have Faith In You’ and ‘Don’t Shut Me Down,’ are out now ahead of the ‘Voyage’ album in November.
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A Change Is Gonna Come: How Gospel Gave Birth To Soul
Gospel music has always had a major influence on R&B, with many of the biggest soul singers having started their vocal careers in gospel church choirs.
