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    The soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film is always as memorable as the director's instantly recognizable visual style. Listen to every song featured in all of his films.
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    When it's raining outside, stay dry with this soundtrack of comforting songs by these classic singer-songwriters. Weather.com
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    Whether they're redefining their own songs or taking a cheeky crack at a popular favorite, artists love to perform without the aid of electricity. Check out some acoustic covers of popular rock songs throughout the years.
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    Whether it's an artist redefining their own song or someone taking a cheeky crack at a popular favorite, artists love to perform without the aid of electricity. Check out these stripped-down and unplugged renditions of pop songs.
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    A cappella means "in the style of Church," but church is the last place you'll find these pop hits, all of them remade with the sheer power of just the human voice.

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    The best songs from the groups that pioneered that ultra-cool surfer sound. Guitar-heavy and full of reverb, these tunes are perfect for strapping your board to the roof of your woodie and cruising to the beach.
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    All right B-boys and B-girls, time to windmill over to the Planet Rock where these essential '80s electro hop breakdance jams can help keep your "airswipes" and "l-kicks" looking fresh.
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    Starting in the early-mid '90, hip hop took on dramatic changes in sound as gangster rap and rich, soulful production became the dominant styles. These are the classic club anthems from that era.
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    Ambient, melancholic trip-hop and IDM that evokes the feeling of being stranded in a large airport late at night.
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    Many of us have experienced ASMR: the tingling sensation that starts in your head and runs down your spine. It can be brought on by many things, but these 80 songs compiled by Buzzfeed's editors and contributors just might do the trick.
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    Commonly referred to as jazz hop or jazz rap, this subgenre combines jazz samples with hip hop beats.
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    A cappella means "in the style of Church," but church is the last place you'll find these pop hits, all of them remade with the sheer power of just the human voice.
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    This playlist tells the story of the King of Pop as it plays out on the dancefloor -- from his closest contemporaries in the late '70s disco scene to those who follow, bravely, in his mesmerizing footsteps.
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    Highlights from the greatest film scores of all-time, as determined by the American Film Institute.
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    Whether they're redefining their own songs or taking a cheeky crack at a popular favorite, artists love to perform without the aid of electricity. Check out some acoustic covers of popular rock songs throughout the years.
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    Save the world. Get the girl. Make a quip. These pounding, adrenaline-soaked scores from the most iconic action films of the past twenty years will get your blood pumping.
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    Loud and in your face, these dubstep artists embrace the heavier side of the genre to get audiences onto the dance floor.
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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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    A champion of pop art and the original manager of The Velvet Underground, Andy Warhol left an indelible impression on American pop culture. Listen to songs from the musicians who congregated at The Factory during the '60s and '70s.
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    A varied mix of smooth downtempo grooves and sunny pop handpicked for sitting by the ocean with a refreshing beverage.
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    Songs by Beastie Boys and similar artists
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    Songs by Billie Holiday and similar artists
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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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    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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    Songs by Buena Vista Social Club and similar artists
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    Hip hop was born in the Bronx, and even before it was played in the clubs, it was the soundtrack to a thousand block parties throughout the '80s and into the early '90s.
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    Beautiful and soothing Hawaiian steel guitar classics from the 1920s through the early 1940s.
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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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    Funk, R&B and jazz-funk with an emphasis on atmospheric sounds, synth solos and psychedelic moods.
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    Already own everything The Beatles have ever recorded? Listen to other artists' renditions of your favorite Beatles songs!
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    Songs by Curtis Mayfield and similar artists
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    Bravado tell-it-like-it-is soul and funk jams celebrating self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-respect. Right on, sisters and brothers!
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    These riddim-driven Jamaican favorites span the entire history of dancehall reggae, from its early '80s origins with rub-a-dub and singjays to its modern-day evolution into digital dancehall, ragga and beyond.
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    It wasn't all peace and love; feel the bad vibes of the psychedelic void with artists from the 1960s to now.
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    Musician, artist, and writer, David Byrne has been publishing monthly playlists from his record collection on his website since 2005. Listen to all of his playlists here.
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    Delicious Vinyl is the original west coast label from the golden age of hip-hop. From Young MC to J Dilla to The Brand New Heavies, Delicious Vinyl was on the forefront of rap and R&B and continues releasing great tracks from artist like Illa J, Chop Black and Frank Nitt.
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    Bass wobbling, booty wobbling, bed wobbling. Grind to this heavy and sexy dubstep all night long.
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    Hypnotic breaks and pensive soundscapes from today's greatest electronica artists: the perfect soundtrack for reading, working, or just relaxing.
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    Bring down the house with this collection of today's most massive electro house and dubstep tracks.
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    Dub, a sub-genre of reggae, was popularized by King Tubby in the early '70s. A sound engineer by trade, "Tubbs" pressed alternate mixes of reggae tracks by dropping out vocals, adding ripples of reverb and pushing the boundaries of sonic space.
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    Dating back to 1930s, these are some of the earliest recordings of blues music. Though it had humble beginnings, the blues music of the Mississippi Delta paved the way for rock & roll.
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    This hybrid genre formed in the '80s when artists from the hip hop and electronic dance music worlds (both burgeoning scenes at the time) began adopting each others' styles and use of primitive synthesizers.
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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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    This station features the rawest, most essential funk jams with deep bass grooves, tight drumming, and downright dirty horn parts. The perfect soundtrack for tearing the roof off that sucka!
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    Explore the fusion of jazz and rock, as heralded by Miles Davis and others in the late '60s. Coming at it from both the jazz and rock perspectives, this playlist showcases fusion at its most fearlessly experimental and lushly pretty.
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    String quartets can explode with all the drama of a full orchestra or melt your heart like a fine operatic aria. The classic combination of two violins, viola and cello has remained a centuries-long standard for good reason. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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    Ever since the early days of hip hop, DJs have been innovative manipulators of turntables. This playlist features highlights of "turntablism," including expert scratching, beat juggling, phasing, and spinbacking.
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    Pioneering DJs David Mancuso (The Loft) and Larry Levan (Paradise Garage) defined the art of the mix in the post-disco nightclub era. Explore a sampling of these larger-than-life mixmasters' favorite underground classics and club hits.
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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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    A unique selection of stirring laments, sobering reflections, affecting pleas, and chilling whispers that can depress and uplift concurrently.
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    Songs by Henry Mancini and similar artists
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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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    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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    Cool tunes from the golden age of pre-punk classic rock, 1965-'76, featuring deep tracks from the era's superstars as well as definitive songs from cult heroes and oddballs. Vintage doesn't have to mean old-fashioned.
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    In honor of Friday, July 13th, here are the hair-raising, spine-tingling, and blood-curdling scores of the most iconic horror movies ever made. Mwahahaha!
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    Songs by Iggy Pop and similar artists
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    For a period in the late '50s and early '60s, Blue Note was the most stylish label in jazz. The music brought both soul and a questing sense of experimentation to bebop, and Reid Miles' gorgeous LP designs remain influential to this day.
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    Atmospheric and ambient, this is the sound of hip hop producers left to their own devices. Without any vocal assists from rappers, the results are innovative, expressive, and sometimes more than a little trippy.
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    Nothing heightens the aroma of basil and garlic better than a little Italian opera. Featuring opera's biggest stars and arias from Italy's most cherished composers, this playlist will get your (tomato) juices flowing.
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    Songs by Jane's Addiction and similar artists
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    Songs by Jay-Z and similar artists
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    According to the listeners of Jazz24.org, these are the 100 greatest jazz songs of all time.
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    Songs by John Williams and similar artists
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    Songs by Johnny Cash and similar artists
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    Classic female blues singers from the 1920s through the '50s, from the lowdown dirty Beale Street blues to the sanctified gospel of the storefront churches.
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    Here are the most revered, referenced, and beloved film scores from some of Hollywood's most legendary composers.
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    Pioneered in the late '50s, exotica is easy-listening lounge music that draws upon world music, but doesn't aim for authentic replication. Instead, exotica's purpose is lightweight entertainment that conjures images of foreign paradises.
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    Songs by Martin Denny and similar artists
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    What Les Paul was to the electric guitar, Robert Moog was to the synthesizer. Listen these trailblazing electronic tracks from the '60s to early-'80s, created primarily with the modular synthesizers he helped pioneer.
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    Do you have a fever for which the only prescription is more cowbell? Listen to the greatest songs totally driven by percussion's eager overachiever.
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    This is the sound of your life at its most dramatic; cinematic music that will elevate your everyday moments.
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    A disturbed sibling of traditional folk ballads, murder ballads detail the motivation, execution, and aftermath of killings.
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    Songs from movies written, directed, and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen, who are known for their excellent taste in music.
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    Songs from films written, produced and/or directed by Quentin Tarantino: film auteur and legendary music geek.
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    The soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film is always as memorable as the director's instantly recognizable visual style. Listen to every song featured in all of his films.
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    Explore the current wave of scuzzy, lo-fi rockers, with a smattering of old-school classics of the style.
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    The underground sound of downtown New York that propelled an era of legendary nightclubs and DJs.
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    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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    London-based Ninja Tune Records is an independent electronic and hip hop label. Listen to a playlist highlighting the eclectic range of its catalog.
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    Songs by Nirvana and similar artists
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    Northern Soul is the British label given to a specific sound: the heavy-hitting backbeat and lush production epitomized by Motown's glorious mid '60s heyday. These are the songs energized Northern Brits would dance to all night long.
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    What do Daft Punk, Neil Young, and David Byrne have in common? They all make music for films. These tracks were composed by accomplished pop or rock artists who have transitioned into the world of film scoring.
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    The very best songs produced by Danger Mouse, one of Esquire magazine's seventy-five most influential people of the 21st century.
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    The Neptunes produced some of the biggest hit songs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. These are the essential tracks that defined this production duo's raw, percussive sound.
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    In an industry dominated by a few A-list composers, these artists and their dramatic, modern film scores stand at the vanguard; cool and provocative music from cool and provocative films.
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    A crate-digger's dream, here are the smooth, soulful and funky tracks sampled by Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad for their visionary '90s hip hop group, A Tribe Called Quest.
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    These recordings of rainforest ambiences will transport you to the middle of a jungle in the tropics.
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    Songs by Ramsey Lewis and similar artists
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    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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    The best rap tracks from the past two decades as chosen by RapGenius community, editors, and moderators. http://rapgenius.com
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    "This is what makes a great rock & roll guitar sound: an irresistible riff; a solo or jam that takes you higher every time you hear it; the final power chord that pins you to the wall and makes you hit 'play' again and again." -Rolling Stone
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    In the early 1970s, the confluence of roots reggae and studio technology spawned the uniquely Jamaican art of the remix known as dub, in which the producer or engineer is the star of the show.
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    Exploring the DNA of your favorite hip-hop songs, brought to you by TheUrbandaily.com's Jerry L. Barrow
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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- at your next barbecue.
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    Bust out that old bottle of activator and keep your curl moisturized while getting down to this batch of funky jams from the early '80s. Brought to you by DJ Brainchild.
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    Coined by visual artist Byron Werner in the 1980s, Space Age Bachelor Pad music encompasses the hi-fi aesthetic of the 1950s and early '60s. Beloved by even its most tongue-in-cheek fans, let this playlist soundtrack your next party.
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    Songs by Stevie Wonder and similar artists
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    Stylish, soulful, and funky tunes hand-picked for your next casual get-together by Patrick Wilson of The Special Goodness and Weezer. http://thespecialgoodness.com
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    Songs by Sublime and similar artists
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    Geek out these highly energetic and foreboding scores from your favorite superhero movies.
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    In the early 1960s, young fashionable Londoners, or "mods," danced all night to the uptempo sounds of African-American soul, Jamaican ska, and British rock & roll. Put on your sharpest suit and celebrate the original mod scene's best songs.
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    Before grunge entered mainstream consciousness in the early 1990s, it was a vibrant, restless rock scene rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Get on your flannels, ripped jeans and Docs and head back.
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    In 2009, critics at the UK newspaper The Guardian compiled a list of 1000 songs everyone must hear. This playlist is comprised of those songs and has a distinctly British flavour.
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    For two decades, the Pacific Northwest has been a hotbed for budding indie talent. From Elliott Smith to The Shins, here are the artists that emerged from the rain and the fog.
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    All of Bob Marley's greatest songs -- from his earliest solo release, "Judge Not," to his first recordings with The Wailers at Studio One, up to his later-period hits -- as well as the best songs and covers from his contemporaries and collaborators.
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    Listen to the best songs from Jack White's prolific career featuring the best of The White Stripes and his various side projects, songs he's produced as well as songs from artists on his record label, Third Man Records.
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    Jimi Hendrix was arguably the best guitarist to ever live. Celebrate his life and music with songs by his greatest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Jimi himself. Request songs at https://www.facebook.com/TheJimiHendrixExperience
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    Welcome to the world of Ray Charles, where you'll encounter not only monumental cuts from the man who melded blues, soul, country, jazz, and gospel into a harmonious whole, but also some titanic tracks by Brother Ray's influences, peers, and disciples.
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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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    Listen to essential songs by The Only Band That Matters (and its members' side projects) as well as their greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.
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    In 1962, Bunny Livingston introduced Bob Marley to fellow Trench Town musician and guitar virtuoso Peter Tosh. Together they would form a band called The Wailers . Here are the best songs from The Wailers, their influences and members' solo careers.
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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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    The 10 best tracks ever produced by legendary beatmaker Just Blaze. Brought to you by lead editor of NewsOne.com, Claudio E. Cabrera
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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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    Trip-Hop began in the mid-1990s when England's hip hop and house scenes converged to create a unique hybrid of downtempo electronic music.
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    Go deeper into the dark and funky world of trip hop with this playlist that leans heavy on deep cuts and instrumentals from the some of the genre's masters.
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    These songs were made famous by other artists, but the original recordings were pretty darn good.
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    From the sumptuous '50s through the swinging '60s to the funky, sexy '70s, European soundtrack composers were at the cutting edge of film music. Explore this sometimes campy, often beautiful musical world, where the music was often better than the movies.
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    With their penchant for twang and aversion to lyrics, these 1950s and '60s acts -- some fleeting, some lasting -- all reveled in the rock instrumental.
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    Some of the best wobble effects in dubstep. "Wob wob wob" the night away with Coki, Benga and Zomby.