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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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    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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    Remember those CD compilations of popular '90s alt-rock radio hits that used to be advertised on late-night cable TV? Relive those days with this playlist of popular '90s mid-tempo hits.

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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '00s.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '80s.
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    The hardest partying, most indulgent '80s rock stars were at their best when they showed their sensitive side. These hit love songs feature the dramatic choruses, passionate vocals, wailing guitar solos, and epic drum fills that defined an era.
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    Remember those CD compilations of popular '90s alt-rock radio hits that used to be advertised on late-night cable TV? Relive those days with this playlist of popular '90s mid-tempo hits.
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    Listen to songs by artists performing in the 12-12-12 benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy at Madison Square Garden. Songza is donating $.10 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts for every person that listens to this playlist. Stream the show live here: http://tinyurl.com/fuse121212
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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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    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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    The dance floor is empty but the real party is just getting started. Head to your next destination and continue the night out with these mysterious and sultry late-night grooves.
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    At the end of the relationship, sometimes you just want to wallow. These classic lost-love ballads from the 1980s are the perfect soundtrack to a good cry.
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    Tonight, celebrate your love with these smash love ballads of the '80s. From quiet-storm crooners to power ballad rockers, each of these hit tunes will make you want to be with your beloved. Shoulder pads and hairspray optional.
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    Sometimes more memorable than the films themselves, these alt rock soundtrack songs captured the 1990s in all its flannel-clad glory.
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    Listen to selections from the 100 best live albums of all time list, as chosen by Amazon.com's music editors.
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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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    Songs by Beenie Man and similar artists
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    Let Beyonce put you in a sexy mood with these slow, sensual tracks. Brought to you by Danielle C at HelloBeautiful.com
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    Listen to the 100 most popular songs in the world as determined by data from Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, VEVO, Pandora, Clear Channel, Myspace, Facebook, Yahoo, AOL and many, many others. Curated and updated weekly by UltimateChart.com
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    We read all the music blogs so you don't have to. Updated weekly, these are the songs that indie music blogs love.
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    Songs by Blue October and similar artists
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    During the late 1950s and early '60s, John Coltrane and many of his peers searched for a sound beyond bebop. This cool post-bop set, with saxophones aplenty, balances adventurousness and melody.
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    Songs by Bobby Womack and similar artists
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    The emotions of going through break-ups
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    The perfect soundtrack for a romantic, candlelit dinner.
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    Over three decades after his death, singers around the world still pay tribute to reggae's most influential singer-songwriter, the great Bob Marley.
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    These are the songs that take classic rock to another level: forgotten B-sides and sprawling deep cuts from the most iconic rock acts of the '60s and '70s.
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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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    Ever watch TV and ask yourself "what song is that?" Here are all the songs by upcoming, emerging artists whose music is reaching a wider audience through TV commercials and other ad placements.
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    A taste of the hottest new dancehall "riddims" created during the last decade, featuring hard, fast, reggae-based grooves that have influenced hit songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and more.
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    Highlights from the critically acclaimed albums released in the spring of 2013. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the winter of 2013. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    A diverse collection of songs that are perfect for a night of wallowing in post-breakup sadness.
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    Songs by DJ Drama 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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    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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    Hard-edged, grungy, and melancholy -- while also thoughtful, sentimental and melodic -- these cuts from alternative bands in the '90s and '00s reveal the shared sonic influences (and penchants for loud outbursts) of their creators.
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    Even if it's for the best, nothing hurts quite like a break-up. Spending time with these melancholy and soulful R&B ballads will soothe your pain.
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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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    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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    Updated weekly, these are the most recent songs posted on the tastemaking music blog, gorillavsbear.net
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    Songs from all the winners of the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.
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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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    Songs by Harlem Shakes and similar artists
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    Cold, skittish electronica from witch house to post-dubstep with beautifully brooding synthpop sprinkled into the mix.
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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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    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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    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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    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 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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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Indie R&B -- or PBR&B to the glib -- combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This lush new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.
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    Dreamy, boundary-pushing slow jams for those who like their indie music a little sexy and their R&B a little mysterious.
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    An intimate experience with some of rap's most compelling introspective and philosophical songs.
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    Today's young modern jazz artists grew up as part of the hip-hop generation, and their music reflects that in their style and choice of collaborators. Call it swag-jazz.
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    Is your boss a habitual line-stepper? Is your confidence shot? Don't stress; just let these MCs speak for you.
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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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    A collection of modern-day lullabies, these soothings songs about love and loss from the finest female troubadours will ease you into a tranquil slumber.
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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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    Explore this producer-focused style of hip hop, a combination of rap and electronica.
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    Songs by Live and similar artists
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    The lush and romantic side of traditional drum and bass music featuring seductive vocals, melodic keyboard riffs and deep canyons of bass all strung together by the genre's signature rat-a-tat snare drum sound.
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    Feeling lonely after a breakup? Can't stop thinking about your ex? Take comfort with this mix of sentimental heartbreak-inspired songs handpicked by Hey Ocean! LoveHeyOcean.com
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    Slow-rolling, passion-packed R&B slow jams came into their own in the '80s and '90s, but their sonic fingerprints can be found in sweet '60s Chicago sounds, '70s Philly soul and more.
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    Coined by DJs Dirty South Joe and Flufftronix, luvstep is a journey into the sexier side of modern bass music that's smoothly visceral and uniquely melodic. Dim the lights and turn up the stereo; you can apologize to the neighbors tomorrow.
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    MTV's Total Request Live was a popular music video countdown series hosted by Carson Daly that aired from 1998-2008. We've immortalized TRL's legacy with this playlist of every song that hit #1 throughout the show's history.
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    Songs by Maxwell and similar artists
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    Songs by Men At Large and similar artists
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    Miles Davis was at the forefront of every development in jazz during his 50 year career. This playlist features Davis's most notable recordings as a bandleader and sideman, as well as his tracks by his most notable collaborators.
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    Travel back to a simpler time and let these legendary crooners sing you to sleep. These are the best soft and sentimental doo wop, jazz, and soul songs of the '50s and '60s.
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    Music from and inspired by the James Bond film series, the classic film scores of John Barry, and the works of original Bond author Ian Fleming.
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    Whether they've released music or are gearing up for a debut, these buzzworthy indie bands and singer-songwriters are poised to take their careers to the next level in the coming months.
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    Blend of easy to listen Newer Soft rock songs
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    The songs your parents -- or even your grandparents -- loved, remodeled by artists who are more likely to appeal to all your cool friends.
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    If you're in for a night of alone-time, these mellow and melancholy indie songs will be all the company you need.
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    Park your T-Bird under the stars on a cool summer night with that special someone and get romantic with the best love ballads from the mid-'50s to early '60s. Just remember to get home before curfew.
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    Explore the laid-back, late-night side of Philadelphia's sophisticated soul sounds from the '60s and '70s, when the style's bigger-than-life hooks were set to a lush but low-key vibe.
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    You've just been through a bad breakup and all you want is some alone time with your friends Ben and Jerry. So grab a spoon and turn up the volume on this pop breakup mix -- just don't forget to stock up on tissues first.
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    Let the greatest vocalists in pop sweep you off your feet and serenade you with these perfectly composed love songs.
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    A bunch of songs produced by Yeezy from the last decade.
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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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    Enjoy this relaxing bouquet of tracks from an assortment of artists spanning from Van Morrison to Frank Ocean.
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    Every artist who performed at the 2012 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia that featured popular and up-and-coming bands, MCs, and DJs, all curated by Philly's Finest, The Roots crew.
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    Kanye West remains one of the best sample-based producers around. Listen to all of the vintage, funky, and soulful records Yeezy has flipped.
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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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    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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    If you're ready for some soothing sounds to lull you softly into slumberland, but your tastes run toward the alternative, here's a heaping helping of hushed tunes by indie favorites of yesterday and today.
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    Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.
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    Nothing helps a blue mood like hearing from someone who knows just how you feel. From the sensitive singer-songwriters of the early '70s to the gloomy indie rockers of today, this is the perfect playlist when you're in the mood to mope.
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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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    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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    What becomes of the brokenhearted? They console themselves with these classic soul songs about love and loss.
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    British reggae for lovers, along with its romantic Jamaican predecessors. Share it with someone you fancy.
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    Geek out these highly energetic and foreboding scores from your favorite superhero movies.
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    Songs by System Of A Down and similar artists
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    Kick it by the Weber with these hip hop jams marinated in summertime flavor. Expect throwbacks, new joints, and a handful of guilty pleasures.
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    Nothing sets the mood like a slow and soulful R&B ballad. From Anita Baker to Jill Scott, from Marvin to Prince, these are the most potent slow jams from throughout the years.
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    A collection of music created by and/or featuring members of the Atlanta, Georgia based hip hop/R&B/soul musical collective, the Dungeon Family. Most notable members include Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Organized Noize Productions.
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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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    Songs by The Isley Brothers and similar artists
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    Updated weekly, these are the most popular rap tracks on the internet. Decidedly NSFW. SMH...
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    In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
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    Get hype to this collection of raunchy booty shaking anthems. Go shawty, it's your birthday! NSFW.
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    Dapper Rappers such as The Weeknd, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Dumbfoundead, Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz, Azealia Banks, Kreayshawn, Kid Cudi, Kid Ink, Childish Gambino, Hoodie Allen, Chris Brown and etc.
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    R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has hand-curated this smooth, soulful playlist featuring key tracks from his Grammy-nominated album "Back To Love," as well as favorites by his main influences and contemporaries.
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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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    A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries and the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice. http://ninasimone.com
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    Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, gained massive popularity after releasing a series of mix tapes that showcased his unique brand of dreamy and smooth electro-tinged R&B. Listen to tracks and remixes by The Weeknd and similar artists who also create hazy, sexy slow jams.
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    Today's hottest hip hop club anthems.
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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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    Lush, cathartic tracks of unrequited love, from jazz giants to modern indie stars. Heartbreak isn't pretty, but it sure sounds nice.
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    The 15-year anniversary of UMF is right around the corner! Get ready for the dual weekend celebration with this showcase of the most recognizable electronic dance tracks from this year's lineup.
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    Alt-rock has traveled quite a distance since the days of grunge. Explore the best of today's alt-rock with these fun, energetic contemporary songs.
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    Beef never gets old. Check out some of the hottest Hip-Hop beef tracks. Brought to you by TheUrbanDaily.com
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    Enjoy these predominantly acoustic, unplugged songs with a distinctly wintry feel. Imagine yourself snowed-in on a winter day, sitting by the fireplace with little to do but reflect.
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    Spooky female vocals over southern-rap-influenced electronic music distinguish this playlist, with plenty of noise-pop, chiptune, and hip hop mixed in for good measure. It’s purple lipstick music to read Jezebel to.
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    Listen to today's best-selling alternative songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store.
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    low-key mix of modern indie/acoustic songs.