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    A new brand of country music emerged in the '70s that sought to bring raw honky tonk emotion and authenticity back to the genre, which had become increasingly pop-oriented. These are the outlaw country songs that mattered.
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    Bring together 10 fingers, one guitar, and a head full of jazz, and a whole world will spring into view right before your very ears. Listen to these solo-guitar performances by some of the finest fretmasters ever to sling a jazz axe.
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    This smoothed-out, laid back hip-hop goes deep on the jazz-sampling tip and showcases MCs dropping deep and introspective lyrics. One to bliss out to.
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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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    Hip·ster Hop (noun): 1. What you get when you pair an MC with progressive, often synth-heavy production. 2. The solution for bridging the musical gap between the indie kids and the hip hop heads at your next party.

Blues

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    This playlist includes all of the early Texas blues pioneers, some of whom were the first to play the blues with an electric guitar.
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    Listen to this slow, stripped-down take on the blues while sitting on your front porch with your grey-faced dog and a mug of 'shine.
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    Long before the blues went electric and urban, these rural pioneers were laying down the foundations of the genre, usually with no more than a voice and acoustic guitar.

Classic Rock

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    The most essential classic rock hits from the late '60s through the early '70s. Long hair, epic guitar solos, and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors.
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    Legends like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton needed stacks of Marshall amplifiers, custom guitars and ungodly reserves of talent to rock out; all you need to do is blast this scuzzy mix of classic rock rave-ups. Give your party that extra push over the cliff.

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    A new brand of country music emerged in the '70s that sought to bring raw honky tonk emotion and authenticity back to the genre, which had become increasingly pop-oriented. These are the outlaw country songs that mattered.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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    Tap into your teenage angst with classic songs from the '90s era of pop punk.
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    A panorama of indie rock artists that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.
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    Fitness experts agree that the perfect running cadence is 180 steps per minute. Run doubletime to this mix of hip hop songs -- all around 90 beats per minute -- and you'll keep a steady pace and reach your target heart rate without hitting the wall.
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    If you're getting set to say hello to the sandman, you need the most mellow tunes you can find. Here's a batch of acoustic cuts by some of the best singer/songwriters around, from the '60s to the present, to help you enter dreamland with ease.
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    Been done dirty by a no-good lover? Fixin' to do something rotten? Vent your frustrations with this sexy, cathartic mix of blues licks and whiskey-soaked rock from today's finest and the legends who inspired them.
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    What if you could listen to Bob Dylan's record collection? This collection of songs -- taken from his radio show (Theme Time Radio Hour), autobiography (Chronicles: Volume One), and a variety of interviews -- is probably the closest you'll ever get.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time and these are the greatest covers of his work.
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    This playlist includes all of the early Texas blues pioneers, some of whom were the first to play the blues with an electric guitar.
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    The ever popular Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas attracts the hottest DJs from around the world, and in 2012 they brought the party to NYC.
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    Despite the prominence of malaise-infused genres like grunge, the '90s yielded a glut of shamelessly fun-loving, crowd-pleasing hits. Here's our salute to the '90s songs that made us feel so good.
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    Put on your bro tank and shoot some 'ruit; this playlist of the hottest voices in college rap -- along with some of rap's superstars -- is the perfect soundtrack to your next house party.
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    These are good, old songs about food. It's the perfect upbeat soundtrack for cooking comfort food.
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    Sometimes it takes a grown man to make a grown man cry. These songs, all by great male artists, take guys to their emotional zeniths.
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    Rowdy three-chord rock from the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack two tall boys and go dance with that cute guy/girl.
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    This lively and fun collection of indie and Americana music will keep you clapping, stomping and smiling.
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    A collection of warm acoustic songs, handpicked for enjoying the crisp autumn air, fall foliage, and hot apple cider.
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    Is every square-inch of useful storage space in your car devoted to amps and subwoofers? If so, then this playlist is for you.
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    Hip·ster Hop (noun): 1. What you get when you pair an MC with progressive, often synth-heavy production. 2. The solution for bridging the musical gap between the indie kids and the hip hop heads at your next party.
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    Listen to this slow, stripped-down take on the blues while sitting on your front porch with your grey-faced dog and a mug of 'shine.
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    Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.
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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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    Whether you're leaving for college, moving, or just taking a long trip, leaving home is always bittersweet. Here are some songs to help you on your way.
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    Unleash your inner daredevil with these songs from MTV's Jackass television series and films.
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    String the Christmas lights, fill the cooler, and watch the sun set behind the city while partying with your friends on an idyllic rooftop as these new -- and timeless -- pop/rock songs fill the air.
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    Garage rock and other hard-rocking songs from the '60s and early '70s that helped pave the way for The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and other early punk rock bands.
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    Listen to the best chopped & screwed versions of songs from the legendary Houston, TX based record label, Rap-a-Lot Records. Notable artists include Geto Boys, Scarface, and Bun B.
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    Some of today's catchiest indie rock combines the sweet harmonies of '50s and '60s pop with the rough energy of early garage rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    Running Mash-up
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    James Brown is the most sampled artist in all of hip hop. Here are some of the best rap songs to build their funky beat on the back of the Godfather of Soul.
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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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    Following in the footsteps of their Marshall-stack-bearing forefathers, these contemporary artists embrace the riffs, fuzz, crunch, sweat, and sleaze of the '70s rock gods. \m/
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    In honor of their album, Living Things, Linkin Park made a playlist of their favorite old school rap songs. Buy the new album here: http://bit.ly/LivingThingsSongza
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    Funky rhythm & blues punctuated by sleazy guitar bursts; a playlist celebrating loose morals and unchaste pursuits.
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    The perfect selection of classic vocal jazz and American standards for a classy Thanksgiving dinner with the family.
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    Songs by The Strokes and similar artists
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    Like the blues music they're grounded in, The Black Keys possess both timelessness and staying power. Listen to the greatest songs from their influences -- including band favorites -- as well as those from their contemporaries and side projects.
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    Legends like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton needed stacks of Marshall amplifiers, custom guitars and ungodly reserves of talent to rock out; all you need to do is blast this scuzzy mix of classic rock rave-ups. Give your party that extra push over the cliff.
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    Got yourself a '69 Pontiac Trans Am with a 350 H.O. under the hood, a two-tone custom spray job and racing slicks out back? Blast these scuzzy, '70s-leaning rock anthems from your radio and taste the envy in the parking lot air.
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    Long before the blues went electric and urban, these rural pioneers were laying down the foundations of the genre, usually with no more than a voice and acoustic guitar.
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    This smoothed-out, laid back hip-hop goes deep on the jazz-sampling tip and showcases MCs dropping deep and introspective lyrics. One to bliss out to.
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    Enjoy a thousand years of the most popular tunes in history; true classics forever, these melodies and music will never die.

Indie

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    Rowdy three-chord rock from the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack two tall boys and go dance with that cute guy/girl.
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    This lively and fun collection of indie and Americana music will keep you clapping, stomping and smiling.
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    Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.
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    Some of today's catchiest indie rock combines the sweet harmonies of '50s and '60s pop with the rough energy of early garage rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.

Rap

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    Fitness experts agree that the perfect running cadence is 180 steps per minute. Run doubletime to this mix of hip hop songs -- all around 90 beats per minute -- and you'll keep a steady pace and reach your target heart rate without hitting the wall.
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    Put on your bro tank and shoot some 'ruit; this playlist of the hottest voices in college rap -- along with some of rap's superstars -- is the perfect soundtrack to your next house party.
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    Is every square-inch of useful storage space in your car devoted to amps and subwoofers? If so, then this playlist is for you.
  4. Play
    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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    Listen to the best chopped & screwed versions of songs from the legendary Houston, TX based record label, Rap-a-Lot Records. Notable artists include Geto Boys, Scarface, and Bun B.
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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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    This smoothed-out, laid back hip-hop goes deep on the jazz-sampling tip and showcases MCs dropping deep and introspective lyrics. One to bliss out to.

Study

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    Relaxation. Meditation. Inspiration. Let this eclectic mix of soothing and melodic bass music calm your body and stimulate your mind. Enjoy the scenic path down the rabbit hole.
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    This uplifting mix of vocal drum 'n' bass will power you through the final leg of your daily grind. Skip the coffee and energy drinks; experience a more healthful buzz with a massive dose of synth stabs, arpeggios, and bass drums.
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    Showcasing today's lighter side of classic UK jungle music, these instrumental cuts blend elements of soca, jazz, disco, and trance into the perfect ambient energizer for a hazy afternoon or late night cram session.