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    Get yourself the eye of the tiger by psyching up with this set of rousing late-'70s and '80s cocky rock hits.
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    Fun, familiar hip-hop hits for the rapping in the shower, drunkenly shouting at parties, and showing off in the car with your friends.
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    Listen to the catchiest, most hook-laden dance songs from the past decade.
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    Listen to the most popular electronic dance tracks in America as determined by Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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    This collection of heart-thumping hip hop beats will help you reach the next level in your cardio workouts.

Discovery

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    These songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 2000s. Since 1958, the Hot 100 has been America's barometer of song popularity.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '00s.
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    This playlist features the best songs from the pop goddesses of the 2000s.
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    Songs by all of the 2011 Grammy nominees.
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    The best songs of 2011, as chosen by the editors of Amazon. Download the full list at http://amazon.com/mp3
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    The most popular songs of the year, across all genres, as ranked by Billboard chart placements.
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    The dance and disco music from the late 1970s thru mid '80s that defined the house sound of Chicago.
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    Smooth, soulful, sassy and sexy, R&B music in the 2000s stayed true to the genre's core values, while introducing new beats, styles and vocalists. This station has all the hits from an unforgettable decade.
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    Modern mainstream Japanese music encompasses a wide range of genres; from bubblegum dance pop to soulful ballads and alternative rock. Here are today's hottest J-Pop acts.
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    Rick Ross is one of today's hottest -- and most prolific -- MCs. Listen to every great track the Teflon Don has guested on, as well as some of his own hits. "Huh!"
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    An intimate experience with some of rap's most compelling introspective and philosophical songs.
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    Songs from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by NPR.
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    Coined in the early '90s, neo-soul describes the fusion of soul and contemporary R&B. While following the tradition of classic soul, neo-soul artists frequently incorporate elements of jazz, funk and hip hop into their music.
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    Cited by countless rappers, journalists, and fellow producers as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, DJ Premier has left an an indelible mark on the genre. Here are Primo's greatest beats.
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    The 50 best albums of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Rolling Stone Magazine.
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    Here's how Rolling Stone summarized music in 2010: "Eminem got sober, Arcade Fire got spooked, Katy Perry flashed her hits, and Kanye sang one for jerk-offs everywhere."
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    A sunny, nostalgia-drenched playlist packed with memorable hits from the ska-punk of Sublime and Reel Big Fish to the pop-rock of No Doubt and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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    Songza's favorite songs released in 2011, as chosen by our music experts and Songza users.
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    Songs from Stereogum's favorite albums released in 2011, "the year music learned to float." Stereogum.com

Energy

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    Go shawty, it's your birthday! No need to wait in line at Tao, Pure, Lavo, or Marquee -- pop some bottles and drop it like it's hot with the hottest club bangers of the '00s.
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    Dance your '80s-loving ass off!
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    In the 1990s, dance songs combined elements of electronic and house music with R&B and soul-inspired vocals. Rhythm is indeed a dancer.
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    This collection of heart-thumping hip hop beats will help you reach the next level in your cardio workouts.
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    This is where the Hot 100 meets 100 hot reps. Get your fitness on!
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    These massive dubstep tracks will make you want to dance until you drop.
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    Got a long workout ahead of you? This fun, upbeat mix of pop, rock, and hip hop will help you go the distance without getting bored.
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    If you're ready to take your dance party to the next level, throw on these DJ-favored club bangers and make your party-goers lose the feeling in their feet.
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    Dim the lights and feel the rhythm with these sultry pop and R&B jams.
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    Heavy on the 808 drum machine beats and big synth riffs, these Southern rap anthems are guaranteed to get you motivated, not just for your next workout, but the one after that.
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    Two left feet? No problem. This playlist of dance instruction jams will teach you everything from The Twist to The Dougie.
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    Listen to the most popular electronic dance tracks in America as determined by Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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    Today's most popular progressive house tracks form some of the world's hottest DJs.
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    The definitive '90s jock jams collection.

Favorites

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    Fun, familiar hip-hop hits for the rapping in the shower, drunkenly shouting at parties, and showing off in the car with your friends.
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    The editors of Amazon.com compiled a genre-spanning list of the 100 most romantic albums of all time. So, uncork that bottle of red and grab two glasses; this playlist will go on all evening and late into the night.
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    Teen longing, sweet harmonies and walls of sound, from the songwriters at the Brill Building to Motown's hit factory.
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    Listen to this dark, atmospheric mix of electronic and R&B rhythms from underground artists and popular superstars.
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    Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as "Neo Soul" or "Soul Revival." Listen to the greatest songs from the women that captured that spirit.
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    The baddest women in rap music, past and present.
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    Feel like banging your head against your office desk? Climbing into bed instead of going out to party? Shake your hips to this eclectic mix of timeless, fun, and funky hits from throughout the years. (SFW)
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    Hip hop started with the DJ. From the original turntable stylists of the late '70s and early '80s until now, we big up the art of DJing while tracing the evolution of turntablism.
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    From Dr. Dre and Timbaland to Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, these are the greatest modern hip-hop super-producers who create rap superstars and pump out hip-hop anthems.
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    The biggest chart-topping hip-hop hits from the last few years in their edited, curse-free format! Ideal when listening around kids or in a conservative workplace.
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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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    Whether you're trying to go that extra mile on the treadmill or on the dancefloor, these epic remixes of familiar pop hits will get your blood pumping and your legs moving.
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    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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    Early rap hits from the days when all a rapper needed was two turntables and a microphone.
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    Start your morning right with these upbeat contemporary pop hits. Perfect for getting the day started on the right foot.
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    The best in romantic soul and R&B, from the Motown era through the quiet storm years to today's neo-soul superstars. Turn out the lights... or don't.
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    You're freshly single but there's no time for tears. Take the first step toward something better with these contemporary R&B ready-to-move-on jams.
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    The 1990s yielded the most memorable slow jams of all time. This playlist is dedicated to the ballads and anthems that defined a decade of R&B.
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    Kick off your shoes and twist the night away to infectiously upbeat songs everyone knows by heart: the most fun rock, soul, and doo wop cuts from the '50s and '60s.
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    Since her early teens, Brandy has been working hard, multi-tasking as a professional singer and actress. These are the best soulful r&b songs that she recommends for unwinding after a long day. Request songs at: http://on.fb.me/HYcoqc
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    Listen to today's best-selling songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store. http://bit.ly/JLmtqw

In The Before Time

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    In the 1990s, these songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, America's barometer of song popularity.
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    Despite what the Baby Boomers would have you believe, the '90s was the greatest decade for popular music. Why? So many crowd-pleasing hits.
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    In the 1990s, dance songs combined elements of electronic and house music with R&B and soul-inspired vocals. Rhythm is indeed a dancer.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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    Revisit the history of hip hop's most legendary record label, from the early mid-'80s classics through the dirty underground scenes of the '90s to their modern day superstars. No matter what the era, Def Jam supplies the hits.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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    With the rise of alternative rock and the artistic maturity of hip-hop, MTV found itself at the dawn of its second golden age. Relive the '90s without all the commercials.
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    New Jack Swing defined the urban music scene as the '80s became the '90s and R&B met hip-hop. Rediscover this era of sweet harmonies with a hint of swagger and unlimited style.
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    Listen to essential songs recorded by and featuring Rick James as well as his greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.

My Favorites

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    These songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 2000s. Since 1958, the Hot 100 has been America's barometer of song popularity.
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    Building upon the wealth of '90s R&B artists who perfected the modern slow jam, R&B artists in the '00s added their own synthetic flourishes to rhythms that bluntly force you to get down.
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    In the 1990s, dance songs combined elements of electronic and house music with R&B and soul-inspired vocals. Rhythm is indeed a dancer.
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    Listen to all of the artists and songs nominated for a 2011 American Music Award.
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    Listen to songs by all of the artists nominated for a 2011 BET Award.
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    Hip hop's most infamous disses, from the early days on the streets of The Bronx to today. From the ferocious to the hilarious, this is the sound of lyrical warfare.
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    The 50 most popular rap songs of 2011, as ranked by Billboard chart placement.
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    Strictly the grooviest soul and funk tracks from the blaxploitation era of the '70s. Think pimps, macks, ghetto street life and big ol' Cadillacs.
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    The worlds of rap and sports have always collided. Here's a round-up of the best rap songs about sports, the tracks with the best references to sports stars, and even a few cases of athletes (Shaq!) stepping up to the mic themselves.
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    This collection of heart-thumping hip hop beats will help you reach the next level in your cardio workouts.
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    Tailor-made for a summertime block party, this collection of rap classics is also perfect for relaxing by the pool or cruising top-down in a convertible. Play it loud.
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    The best rap songs of 2010, as selected by the rap music blog Cocaine Blunts.
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    The best rap songs of 2011, as selected by the rap music blog Cocaine Blunts.
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    Definitely not safe for work.
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    Revisit the history of hip hop's most legendary record label, from the early mid-'80s classics through the dirty underground scenes of the '90s to their modern day superstars. No matter what the era, Def Jam supplies the hits.
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    Smooth, soulful, sassy and sexy, R&B music in the 2000s stayed true to the genre's core values, while introducing new beats, styles and vocalists. This station has all the hits from an unforgettable decade.
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    This station is the cure for your Saturday night fever. Grab your polyester shirt, dust off your roller skates, and do the hustle with the best disco hits of all time.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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    Songs and remixes written by, performed by, and featuring Drizzy.
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    Can't get enough Weezy? Listen to these songs performed by and featuring Lil Wayne.
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    Nate Dogg was one of the best hook singers in the history of hip hop. This playlist highlights the best collaborations from his legendary career.
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    Born in Trinidad and raised in Queens, Nicki Minaj has stormed the charts with her double-take inducing talent. Here's every song that features Nicki Minaj, as well as the best from her own catalog.
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    Really nasty rap (or r&b) songs. They just needed to be in one place.
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    Since 1958, Billboard's Hot 100 chart has been America's barometer of song popularity across all genres. This playlist includes the most recent additions to the Hot 100.
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    Songs by Lupe Fiasco and similar artists
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    New Jack Swing defined the urban music scene as the '80s became the '90s and R&B met hip-hop. Rediscover this era of sweet harmonies with a hint of swagger and unlimited style.
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    Cited by countless rappers, journalists, and fellow producers as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, DJ Premier has left an an indelible mark on the genre. Here are Primo's greatest beats.
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    N.W.A., 2pac, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, G-Unit, Eminem: Dr. Dre's production resume speaks for itself. Listen to the greatest beats from hip hop's most influential producer.
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    A bunch of songs produced by Yeezy from the last decade.
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    Along with fellow heavy hitters DJ Premiere and RZA, Pete Rock helped to define the soulful, sample-based sound of '90s East Coast rap. Here is Pete Rock's oeuvre; from his work with CL Smooth to the hits he produced for Biggie, Common, and others.
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    Songs by Public Enemy and similar artists
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    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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    Rep the ATL, Chi Town, El Lay, D-Block and the Empire State, among others, on this collection of hometown hip hop anthems.
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    A compilation of contemporary female artists who refuse to mold to society's ideal. These ladies are not for the faint of heart and that's exactly why we love them. This playlist includes upbeat electro, rap, soul. NSFW.
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    Classic bangers from and inspired by the late '80s/early '90s golden age of gangsta rap. Both coasts represent.
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    From crunk classics to modern baller anthems, this is the boisterous sound of southern rap songs that are guaranteed to tear the club up. Get low!
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    Heavy on the 808 drum machine beats and big synth riffs, these Southern rap anthems are guaranteed to get you motivated, not just for your next workout, but the one after that.
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    Listen to 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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    This playlist encapsulates the entire career of "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," from his earliest influences to the artists that have followed in his funky, funky footsteps.
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    Whitney Houston was one of the most talented singers in the history of pop music. Listen to her treasured voice as well as songs from her biggest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    One of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, the Wu-Tang Clan has proved timeless and astonishingly prolific. This mix takes you straight to the slums of Shaolin, covering the work of Wu-Tang's core members, outsiders, and everything in between.
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    Songs by Tinie Tempah and similar artists
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    Listen to the most popular electronic dance tracks in America as determined by Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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    Listen to the most popular pop songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.
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    Listen to the most popular hip hop and R&B songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.
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    Listen to the most popular rap songs in America as determined by Billboard and influential major-market radio DJs.
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    The definitive '90s jock jams collection.

Party Music

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    Listen to the most popular hip hop and R&B songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.

Relax

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    Building upon the wealth of '90s R&B artists who perfected the modern slow jam, R&B artists in the '00s added their own synthetic flourishes to rhythms that bluntly force you to get down.
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    Highlights from the greatest film scores of all-time, as determined by the American Film Institute.
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    Essential recordings from the 1930s and '40s Swing-era big bands, which featured upwards of 12 musicians. During their heyday, big bands produced America's most popular dance music.
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    Essential songs born out of 1950s Chicago blues. Influenced by the rural, Delta Blues, Chicago's bluesman introduced amplification and electric instruments into the genre which led to the birth of rock 'n roll.
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    Here are the most epic scores in modern cinema. Filled with sweeping string sections and thunderous percussion, this is the perfect playlist for saving the world, preparing for battle, or staring up in awe at something miraculous.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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    '80s movies had the best music. If you need songs for a motivational montage, a wild party, or romantic kiss, these songs provide the perfect soundtrack for an '80s nostalgia trip.
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    All of the greatest, uptempo songs from Motown's 1959-1970 Golden Age, digitally remastered from the mono master tapes. Listen to these classics the way they were meant to be heard.
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    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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    Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as Neo Soul or Soul Revival. Here’s an eclectic collection of songs from the men that captured that spirit.
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    Beginning in the mid-60s, R&B changed as much as rock did, adding experimental sounds, mind-expanding moods and political consciousness. Explore over four decades of psychedelic soul and black rock.
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    This playlist encapsulates the entire career of "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business," from his earliest influences to the artists that have followed in his funky, funky footsteps.
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    Listen to the best recordings from the most influential female jazz musicians of all time.

Under The Sun

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    Songs by all of the 2011 Grammy Winners.
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    Listen to songs by all of the artists nominated for a 2011 VMA Award.
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    The most popular songs of the year, across all genres, as ranked by Billboard chart placements.
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    Songs that won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The first award was given to Ella Fitzgerald in 1959.
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    Songs by artists who've won the Best New Artist Grammy.
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    Songs that have won or been nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration