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    Billboard's 100 Most Popular Songs of 2011
    The most popular songs of the year, across all genres, as ranked by Billboard chart placements.
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    Billboard's 50 Most Popular Rap Songs of 2011
    The 50 most popular rap songs of 2011, as ranked by Billboard chart placement.
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    Cool New Music: Spring 2011
    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2011; cool music you won't hear on the radio.
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    Cool New Music: Winter 2011
    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Winter of 2011. You won't hear these songs on the radio.
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    Cool New Music: Summer/Fall 2011
    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Summer of 2011. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Coachella 2011
    Songs from artists performing at the eclectic three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, headlined by Kanye West, Arcade Fire, and Kings of Leon.
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    Metropolitan Opera 2011-2012
    Listen to essential arias from operas being performed during Metropolitan Opera's 2011-2012 season, ranging from Puccini's classic "La Bohéme" to Philip Glass' experimental "Satyagraha."
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    CMJ Music Marathon 2011
    Every year, the CMJ Music Marathon takes over 75 venues in NYC, offering up performances from over a thousand indie and up-and-coming bands. Here's a slice of the notable acts playing CMJ in 2011.
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    2011 Grammy Winners
    Songs by all of the 2011 Grammy Winners.
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    2011 Grammy Nominees
    Songs by all of the 2011 Grammy nominees.
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    2011 VMA Nominees
    Listen to songs by all of the artists nominated for a 2011 VMA Award.
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    2011 BET Awards Nominees
    Listen to songs by all of the artists nominated for a 2011 BET Award.
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    2011 ACM Awards Nominees
    Songs by all of the 2011 ACM Awards nominees, featuring the most popular country artists of the past year.
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    2011 Americana Music Awards Nominees
    Listen to all of the artists and songs nominated for a 2011 Americana Music Award.
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    2011 AMA Nominees
    Listen to all of the artists and songs nominated for a 2011 American Music Award.
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    Bonnaroo 2011
    Listen to a mix of the best songs by artists playing at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival taking place June 9-12th, 2011 in Manchester, Tennessee.
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    HARD Summer 2011
    Songs by all of the best up-and-coming electro-dance artists performing as part of the 2011 HARD Summer Music Festival.
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    Sasquatch 2011
    Songs by all the artists performing at the 2011 Sasquatch Festival taking place on May 27-30 at The Gorge.
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    Electric Zoo 2011
    Electric Zoo is an electronic music festival that takes place on Randall's Island, NY on Labor Day weekend. Listen to a playlist of songs by artists in the 2011 lineup.
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    Warped Tour 2011
    Listen to songs by all the artists performing at the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.
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    Mountain Jam 2011
    Curated by guitarist Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band), the annual Mountain Jam Festival brings together the best classic and up-and-coming jam bands. This year's festival takes place June 2-5 in Hunter, New York.
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    Spring Break 2011
    No need to go to Cancun or Lake Havasu, we've got your Spring Break party right here. Get down with the best recent dance and club hits.
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    SXSW 2011
    Songs by all of the indie bands in the SXSW 2011 lineup.
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    Wakarusa 2011
    This four-day, foot-stomping festival in the heart of the Midwest brings together some of today's best rock, bluegrass and funk artists.
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    Outside Lands 2011
    Listen to songs by all the artists performing at the 2011 Outside Lands Festival taking place on August 12th-14th in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA.
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    2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
    Songs by all the artists that will be inducted into and honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
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    2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
    Congratulations to all the artists who have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011!
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    Telluride Bluegrass 2011
    This four-day festival in Telluride, CO brings together popular and upcoming bluegrass acts as well as some crossover artists. This playlist should prepare you for "acoustic adventures at 8,750 feet," whether you're headed to the Rockies or not.
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    Lollapalooza 2011
    Gear up for the 20th anniversary of Chicago's premier music festival with songs from 2011's most buzzworthy artists: Coldplay, Two Door Cinema Club, Ellie Goulding, Fitz & The Tantrums, Lord Huron, Naked and Famous and Patrick Stump just to name a few.
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    2011 CMA Winners
    Songs by all of the 2011 CMA Award winners and performers.
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    R&B Men of Today
    Suave, sophisticated and usually dedicated to the ladies, these are the slickest and sexiest songs from the world's biggest modern male R&B superstars.
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    New Adventures In Lo-Fi
    Explore the current wave of scuzzy, lo-fi rockers, with a smattering of old-school classics of the style.
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    Featuring Drake
    Songs and remixes written by, performed by, and featuring Drizzy.
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    The World of Beyonce
    It's Beyonce's millenium, we're just living in it. Listen to the best songs from the reigning Queen of R&B, and her closest contemporaries.
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    Electronic Study: IDM
    IDM may have originally stood for Intelligent Dance Music, but it doesn't have to live on the dance floor. This cerebral electronica also makes the perfect soundtrack for studying, reading, or simply relaxing.
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    Retro Indie Rock
    Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    Sophisticated Indie
    The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.
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    Pop Wake Up Call
    Start your morning right with these upbeat contemporary pop hits. Perfect for getting the day started on the right foot.
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    Sweet Soul Revival
    The retro sounds of '60s soul music have made a comeback. These contemporary artists are updating classic soul sounds for the 21st century.
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    Today's Upbeat Country Hits
    Nothing but today's upbeat and rockin' country songs. No ballads or soft stuff.
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    The World of Lady Gaga
    The artist formerly known as Stefani Germanotta continues to fascinate the world with her boldly theatrical pop. Delve deeper into her world with key tracks from her inspirations and peers.
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    The World of One Direction
    Celebrate the release of One Direction's new album Up All Night (http://bit.ly/IEHdly) with this playlist, featuring One Direction, The Wanted, and tracks produced by the same teams responsible for propelling these lads into the mainstream.
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    Today's Underground Techno
    Keep up with the latest, hottest tracks rocking the world's hippest dance floors. Keep the night alive.
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    The World of Chris Brown
    Celebrate Chris Brown's new single "Till I Die" (http://bit.ly/JPYDOc) with this playlist, featuring all of the best songs from Breezy's catalog, as well songs from his closest collaborators and contemporaries.
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    Hip-Hop/R&B Valentine's Day
    Cuddle up with your boo to the sounds of these hip-hop-meets-R&B love jams.
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    Winter Unplugged
    Enjoy these predominantly acoustic, unplugged songs with a distinctly wintry feel. Imagine yourself snowed-in on a winter day, sitting by the fireplace with little to do but reflect.
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    Rap's New Weirdos
    Just as scrappy and raunchy as their forbears, these freshman also possess a fondness for the art house. Expect DJ Screw-era pastiche, hard drugs and violent fantasies. Decidedly NSFW.
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    Hawaiian Folk
    Recently popularized by the movie "The Descendants," Hawaiian folk is a soothing style of acoustic folk music featuring slack-key guitar, ukulele, and warm vocal harmonies. Say aloha to traditional Hawaiian folk's best artists, both past and present.
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    Puffin' Purple
    A blend of hazy rap anthems from old heads and smoked-out upstarts. Roll one up.
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    The World Of Bruno Mars
    Explore the world of newly-minted pop superstar Bruno Mars with this sparkling set of tracks featuring his influences, contemporaries and collaborators.
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    Rainy Indie Afternoon
    These quiet, pensive tunes are perfect for an overcast afternoon, either curled up at home or settled in at a cozy cafe.
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    The World of Skrillex
    At just 24, Sonny Moore, or Skrillex, to his legions of fans, is the biggest name in the festival-circuit, dubstep scene. Here are some of "Skrill's" favorite tracks, as well as the best from his own catalog and those of his closest contemporaries.
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    Soft Pop
    Enjoy the best soft and soothing pop songs from the '90s through today. The perfect soundtrack to melt away the stress of your day.
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    Produced By Afrojack
    Dutch producer Afrojack has made waves producing and remixing tracks for Pitbull, Beyonce, Kid Cudi, Lady Gaga and many more. These are the tracks that define his signature sound.
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    Today's Americana
    Listen to key tracks from today's most popular Americana albums, as measured by the Americana Music Association's weekly airplay chart.
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    Night Bus
    Late night public transit has a way of setting the perfect stage for dark entrancing music with salacious undertones and plenty of bass. Transcend the cacophony.
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    Indie en Español
    An exploration of the Latin 'indie' scene through the songs of popular bands as well as emerging acts.
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    From The Runway To The Afterparty
    The world is your runway; strut to the beat of these deep and sultry electronic rhythms from some of today's most fashionable artists and DJs.
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    The World of Kirk Franklin
    Kirk Franklin is one of the few artists whose music has bridged the gap between gospel and popular urban culture. Listen to songs by his closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Kirk himself. Request songs at https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin
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    Drop The Bass
    Bring down the house with this collection of today's most massive electro house and dubstep tracks.
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    Indie Apartment Party
    Fill your apartment with friends, neighbors and strangers; pour some drinks and dim the lights; start this playlist of new, cool and stylish songs; play it loud.
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    Electronic Study: Acoustica
    Explore the current state of forward-looking electronic music, from minimal techno to electro-acoustic sound experiments.
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    Morning Inspiration: Hip Hop/R&B
    Nothing gets you through even the toughest mornings like these feel-good, contemporary hip hop and R&B jams. Face the day with soul and power!
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    Today's Country Ballads
    The softer side of contemporary country music. Songs with themes of love, heartbreak, patriotism and nostalgia that evoke that comforting, down-home feeling.
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    In the Euro Hotel Lounge
    Settle into the hip, cool lounge of a trendy European hotel with these stylish tunes. Order a cocktail and let the evening take you away.
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    Downtempo Instrumentals
    Hypnotic breaks and pensive soundscapes from today's greatest electronica artists: the perfect soundtrack for reading, working, or just relaxing.
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    Back From the '90s
    If you thought your favorite '90s alt rockers were gone then you were mistaken. Listen to the return of the flannel-flaunting hitmakers who are attempting to be restored to the glory of the grunge years.
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    Guitars & PBRs
    Rowdy three-chord rock from both the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack a tall boy.
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    The Rebirth of Alt-Pop
    In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
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    Summer Rooftop Party 2012
    Soundtrack your rooftop, outdoor patio, or backyard party with these new, energetic indie rock songs.
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    Sunshine Indie Pop
    Shake off the winter doldrums and dance around to these upbeat, shamefully catchy indie pop tunes.
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