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    The best rap songs of 2011, as selected by the rap music blog Cocaine Blunts.
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    Break out your Margiela and jump in the Panamera; this playlist features only today's most ballin-out-of-control anthems. For bosses only. *Kanye Shrug*
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    Updated weekly, these are the most popular rap tracks on the internet. Decidedly NSFW. SMH...
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    Urban Gospel maintains all the soul of earlier gospel while adding passion, humility and an electrified joy of praise that exceeds all boundaries. It'll make you shout Hallelujah!
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    Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul. Listen to songs by her greatest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Aretha herself. http://arethafranklin.net

1960 my year of birth

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    These songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 1960s. Since 1958, the Hot 100 has been America's barometer of song popularity.
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    Fuzz guitars, reedy combo organs, and singers with a psychedelic chip on their shoulders abound in this tour of the trippy-but-tough world of '60s garage psych sounds.
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    In the 1960s, gospel music met secular lyrics describing the black experience in America, and soul music was born. '60s soul singers demanded respect, begged for love, and told it like it was, changing popular music forever.
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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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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- at your next barbecue.

anita baker

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    Songs by Anita Baker and similar artists
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    Songs by Stephanie Mills and similar artists
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    Songs by Toni Braxton and similar artists

Aretha Franklin

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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.

avant

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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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    Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.

babyface

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    Songs by Babyface and similar artists

ballet

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    This playlist is comprised of songs from the most notable ballets, as well as movements and waltzes used in classical numbers by ballet companies all over the world.
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    Gentle yet invigorating thunderstorm recordings to listen to with a roof over your head, curled up under the covers.

barry white

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    Songs by Barry White and similar artists
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    Songs from films written, produced and/or directed by Quentin Tarantino: film auteur and legendary music geek.

bell biv devoe

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    Songs by Bell Biv DeVoe and similar artists
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    Songs by Bobby Brown 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.

beyonce

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    What a gal should listen to :)
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    It's Beyonce's millenium, we're just living in it. Listen to the best songs from the reigning Queen of R&B and from her closest contemporaries.

biggie

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    Songs by Biggie and similar artists
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    Songs by Biggie Smalls and similar artists
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    Celebrate the life of The Notorious B.I.G. Brought to you by TheUrbanDaily.com

blue magic

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    Songs by Blue Magic and similar artists
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    Songs by The Stylistics and similar artists

blues

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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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    When the midnight hour comes, the blues turns its attention to love lost, love won, and everything in between. From vintage acoustic Delta blues to swaggering modern electric blues rock, hear the blues after midnight.
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    Classic in-concert moments from blues kings and queens, from the Mississippi Delta (Johnny Shines) to the Windy City (Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf), and beyond.

bobbi jones

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    Songs by Bobby Jones and similar artists

bow wow

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    Let these recordings of temperate oceans sounds transport you to Cape Cod, or the craggy coastline of the Pacific Northwest.
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    Today's hottest hip hop club anthems.

brazilian

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    Brazil's Carnival festival is a celebration filled with wild costumes and extravagant parades. Get in the spirit with this mix of samba and Brazilian axé, the "Salvador sound" of Brazilian, Caribbean and African rhythms with a pop-rock twist.

brian mcknight

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cameo

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    Songs by Cameo and similar artists

candi staton

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    Dust off that old Gazelle or Thighmaster, zip up your neon tracksuit, and burn off the calories with this eclectic mix of energizing hits from the 1990s.
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    Songs by Candi Staton and similar artists

case

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    Songs by Case and similar artists

chaka khan

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    Songs by Chaka Khan and similar artists
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    Songs by Rufus & Chaka Khan and similar artists

charlie wilson

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    Songs by Charlie Wilson and similar artists

common

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    Just sit back, get a fat sack, a pint of Hennessy and lay back; just chill. http://www.examiner.com/user-sysko

dave hollister

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    Songs by Dave Hollister and similar artists

denience williams

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    Songs by Deniece Williams and similar artists
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    Up-tempo funk grooves, danceable R&B, soulful divas, and deep DJ cuts of the ‘70s and early-'80s.

dru hill

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    Songs by Dru Hill and similar artists

etta jamesssss

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    Songs by Etta James and similar artists

exercise

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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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    Dust off that old Gazelle or Thighmaster, zip up your neon tracksuit, and burn off the calories with this eclectic mix of energizing hits from the 1990s.
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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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    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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    Kick-start your workout with this collection of sweaty, Latin-influenced dance tracks.
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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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    Forget about boring calisthenics; work up a sweat -- and feel sexy while doing so -- dancing to these uptempo, latin beats recommended by Zumba instructors.
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    NPR asked its listeners to vote for their favorite workout songs. Here's the eclectic -- and extensive -- list.
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    Today's most popular progressive house tracks form some of the world's hottest DJs.

fantasia

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    Songs by Fantasia and similar artists

Favorites

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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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    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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    The 50 most popular rap songs of 2011, as ranked by Billboard chart placement.
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    Listen to great songs from every artist who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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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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    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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    Chart topping, Ernest Pugh shares his favorite songs in a playlist he calls, "breathtaking, inspiring and original."
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    The best relaxing, sleep-inducing songs for passing out and getting some zzzzzz's.
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    Songs by Fat Joe and similar artists
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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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    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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    The hottest summer anthems from the artists who performed at Hot 97's Summer Jam festival at MetLife Stadium on June 3.
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    This playlist features some of the more dramatic and sexy sounds that pervade many of the most popular urban genetleman's clubs.
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    This eclectic playlist covers all the bases of love. From Motown classics to Rat Pack standards to '80s R&B sexiness to contemporary hits, these are essential love songs.
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    Break out your Margiela and jump in the Panamera; this playlist features only today's most ballin-out-of-control anthems. For bosses only. *Kanye Shrug*
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    Songs by Ike & Tina Turner and similar artists
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    my favorite artists praising God through music, we have the best in Gospel music @smoothjamsradio sun-fri 5am est.
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    Songs by Jim Jones and similar artists
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    The rap, R&B, and soul-centric soundtrack for the Cadillac that has been passed down through the generations. If those spokes could speak...
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    Let the cool breezes of these laid-back R&B classics put you in a place where stress evaporates on contact and you drift off into an otherworldly plane of sweet soul music from every era.
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    Songs by Lil' Kim and similar artists
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    Every year when Mardi Gras rolls around, New Orleans hosts the biggest blowout in America. Whether you're part of the street parade or just wish you were, get in the groove with these New Orleans jazz, funk, R&B, and zydeco tunes.
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    Songs by Mary J. Blige and similar artists
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    A bunch of songs produced by Yeezy from the last decade.
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    Songs by Queen Latifah and similar artists
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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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    Songs by Slick Rick and similar artists
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    An eclectic mix of sultry soul, funk and R&B from throughout the years that all sounds best in the midnight hour.
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    Let these laid back, southern-fried hip-hop grooves soundtrack your next good-time BBQ gathering. Slow your roll.
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    Music to help you reach your spiritual plane and worship, praise and assure you of the Power. Brought to you by Lead Editor Oretha Winston Elev8.com.
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    Songs by Teddy Pendergrass and similar artists
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    Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul. Listen to songs by her greatest influences, closest contemporaries, indebted followers, and Aretha herself. http://arethafranklin.net
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    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. http://www.kirkfranklin.com
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    Enter the cool, classy universe of Sade, one of the 1980s' most singular song stylists. Along with her mellow, jazz-kissed sound, enjoy the music of her precedents, disciples, and other artists who flew the flag of subtle-but-sizzling soul.
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    Praise is at the heart of the south's black gospel tradition. Spirituals blend with blues and jazz, sung with soul as solos, trios, and quartets. Testify!
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    Elev8 brings you a playlist of music by the by Gospel legendary Winans. Brought to you by Lead Editor Oretha Winston Elev8.
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    The angelic voices of Gospel all live here. Check out the women of Gospel. Brought to you by Lead Editor Oretha Winston Elev8.com
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    Listen to today's best-selling rap songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store.
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floetry

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    Songs by Floetry and similar artists

freak nasty

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    Really nasty rap (or r&b) songs. They just needed to be in one place.

fred hammnd

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    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. http://www.kirkfranklin.com

fred hammond

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    Songs by Fred Hammond and similar artists
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    Songs by T.D. Jakes and similar artists
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    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. http://www.kirkfranklin.com
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freddie jackson

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    Songs by Freddie Jackson and similar artists

funk

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    Life is a carnaval! Explore the national music of Brazil from its rural roots through its urban sophistication to the international stage.
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    Rappers love to eat! Whether bragging about dining out on lobster and shrimp, extolling the virtues of a healthy diet, or bigging up their favorite hole-in-the-wall chicken spot, these mighty healthy rap songs invoke food as inspiration.
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    Explore the foundations of gangsta rap's G-Funk sub-genre, from P-Funk and vintage '70s blaxploitation soundtracks to vocoderized '80s electro-funk.

funky knye west

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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- at your next barbecue.

girls just want to have fun

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    Sassy, sexy and soulful, these are the essential anthems by the all-female R&B groups that dominated the '90s pop charts. Scrubs are, naturally, not welcome.
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    Songs by 702 and similar artists
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    Songs by Brownstone and similar artists
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    The perfect soundtrack for girls night out!

gucci

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    Songs by Gucci and similar artists

heavy d

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    Songs by Heavy D and similar artists
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    Gentle yet invigorating thunderstorm recordings to listen to with a roof over your head, curled up under the covers.

ice cube

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    Songs by Ice Cube and similar artists

instrumentals baby!

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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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    Songs by Instrumentals and similar artists

issac hayes

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    Songs by Isaac Hayes and similar artists

it was a good day

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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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    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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    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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    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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    The baddest women in rap music, past and present.
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    When rappers decide to get political, they don't pull punches. Hitting back against police harassment, calling for political payback, and speaking unflinchingly about society and media as a whole, these rappers take aim with an almighty righteous attack.
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    Hip-hop has always celebrated consumer culture. Making millions and then splashing the cash on cars, clothes and high-end liquor, these rappers celebrate materialism at its blingiest.
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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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    Positive, uplifting hip hop from throughout the genre's history.
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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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    Celebrating those glorious moments when a group of rappers team-up to spit on the same track, here are rap's ultimate posse cuts, from the Golden Age to today.
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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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    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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    Set up the chess set and sip on a 40 oz. while listening to some classic east-coast boom bap from the genre's mid-'90s golden era.

jahiem

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    Songs by Jaheim and similar artists

janet j

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    Songs by Janet Jackson and similar artists

jay-a

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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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    Songs by Jay-Z and similar artists

jill scott

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    Songs by Jill Scott and similar artists
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    Listen to the best recordings from the most influential female jazz musicians of all time.

jimi henedrix

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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

johnny gill

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    Songs by Johnny Gill and similar artists

kelly price

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    Songs by Kelly Price and similar artists

ll cool j

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    Songs by LL Cool J and similar artists

luther

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    Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists of our time. Listen to the songs of Luther Vandross, his contemporaries, and other artists he influenced. http://luthervandross.com

madonna

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    Songs by Madonna and similar artists

mary j blidge

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    Songs by Mary J. Blige and similar artists

maxwell

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    Songs by Maxwell and similar artists

maze

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    Songs by Maze and similar artists

millie jackson

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    Songs by Millie Jackson and similar artists

missy elliott

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    Songs by Missy Elliott and similar artists

motown

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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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    From Phil Spector's sleigh-bell-ornamented Wall of Sound, to Motown and Stax Records' soulful and funky covers, this collection of Christmas oldies is the most fun way to celebrate the holiday season.
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    Funk, R&B and jazz-funk with an emphasis on atmospheric sounds, synth solos and psychedelic moods.

music world gospel

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    The men who bring up the heavenly vocals of Gospel music. Brought to you by Lead Editor Oretha Winston Elev8.com.
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    The best gospel music from BET’s Sunday Best and more. www.musicworldgospel.com
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    Songs by Yolanda Adams and similar artists

new york state of mind

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    Whether bigging up the five boroughs or paying tribute to the blocks they grew up on, pioneering rappers, neighborhood heroes and modern-day superstars love to pen odes to NYC. Here's a non-stop blast of Big Apple hip-hop pride.

Ocean waves

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    Let these recordings of temperate oceans sounds transport you to Cape Cod, or the craggy coastline of the Pacific Northwest.

opera

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    Explore new and historic divas and divos, singing the legendary arias from all the most famous operas of the last 300 years.

P Diddy

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    Songs by P. Diddy and similar artists
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    Listen to songs produced by and featuring one of hip hop's most successful music moguls: Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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    Gentle yet invigorating thunderstorm recordings to listen to with a roof over your head, curled up under the covers.

party

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    A collection of R&B, pop, and hip hop classics -- including forgotten gems -- from the '70s, '80s and '90s that is guaranteed to get any party movin’.

phylis hyman

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    Songs by Phyllis Hyman and similar artists

prince

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    '80-'87 Prince, Prince's side projects and protégés, and Prince's influences and like-minded contemporaries at their most Prince-esque, all swirled in a dirty electro-funky grind and insert double entendre here. Purple.
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    Songs by Prince and similar artists

quincy jones

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    Songs by Quincy Jones and similar artists

ray charles

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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.

rick james

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    Songs by Teena Marie and similar artists
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    Listen to essential songs recorded by and featuring Rick James as well as his greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.

rick ross

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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!"

rome

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    Songs by Rome and similar artists

shirley ceasar

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    RENEE'S GOSPEL

shiut

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    Urban Gospel maintains all the soul of earlier gospel while adding passion, humility and an electrified joy of praise that exceeds all boundaries. It'll make you shout Hallelujah!

sir charles

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    Make your next dinner party extra sophisticated with the lush sounds of CTI Records. From 1968 to the late '70s, producer Creed Taylor blended jazz, soul and Brazilian music into a sumptuous, engaging form of fusion.
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    Songs by Sir Charles and similar artists
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    Herbie Hancock is one of the most creatively restless and prolific artists in jazz history. He's presented here in phases ranging from post-bop to electronic pop, alongside many of his influences and contemporaries.

slow jams

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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.

soul

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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.

summer

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    An eclectic mix of classic songs about summer.

swv

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    Songs by SWV and similar artists

tamia

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    Songs by Tamia and similar artists

tank

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    Songs by Tank and similar artists

temptations

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    Songs by The Spinners and similar artists
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    Songs by The Temptations and similar artists

the moments

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    Songs by The Moments and similar artists

the whispers

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    Songs by The Whispers and similar artists

the williams brothers

the world of chris brown

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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.

The World of Eminem

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    Marshall Bruce Mathers III, or Eminem to his fans, is one of the most verbally dexterous MCs to emerge since the genre's beginnings. Here are the highlights of his solo career, as well as other artists he inspired, through lyricism or production.

TLC

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    Songs by TLC and similar artists

trunk ratlers

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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.

whatever

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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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    These are Tyga's favorite new rap tracks to bump when he's having a house party. http://www.tygasworld.com

whitney houston

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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.

workout

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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.

wu-tang

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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.

xscape

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    Songs by Xscape and similar artists