"Grammy-nominee Victoria Monét's 'On My Mama': A soulful R&B tribute to mothers with a standout sample from Chalie Boy's 'I Look Good.'"
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"Miley Cyrus' Grammy-nominated 'Flowers': A No. 1 retro-pop hit born from divorce, delivering a self-empowering message - 'I can love me better than you can.'"
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"Ice Spice and PinkPantheress drop 'Boy's a Liar Pt. 2': A modern dating anthem with a catchy hook, released in January, and a standout spacey vibe."
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"Zach Bryan's 2023 No. 1 hit, 'I Remember Everything,' highlights his poignant songwriting and resonant voice after the success of 2022's 'American Heartbreak.'"
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"Paramore's 'Crave': Post-punk exploration with Hayley Williams showcasing her vocal range, reflecting on past experiences in a matured sound."
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"Troye Sivan's 'Rush': Perfect pop with falsetto, locker room chants, and utopic homoeroticism, embracing a mantra of 'Things are good.
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"100 gecs' 'Dumbest Girl Alive': 2023's best hyperpop, a chaotic blend of nu-metal bass and computer simulation vibes."
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"NewJeans leads 2023's K-pop girl group dominance with 'OMG': Y2K-nostalgic sound, addictive trap rhythms, and ebullient harmonies."
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"Danny Brown's 'Tantor': Alchemist-produced retro-futuristic hip-hop, a charmingly clangorous track from 2023's 'Quaranta.'"
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"Bad Bunny's 2023 album revisits hard-hitting rap in 'Monaco,' a restrained Latin trap success with baroque production."