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    Listen to the most popular rap songs in America as determined by Billboard and influential major-market radio DJs.
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    Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.
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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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    You may not fill out a bikini like Mariah, or sport a six pack like LL, but none of that matters when you're partying to these classic hits on a hot summer day by the pool.
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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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    In the 1990s, these songs hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, America's barometer of song popularity.
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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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    Despite what the Baby Boomers would have you believe, the '90s was the greatest decade for popular music. Why? So many crowd-pleasing hits.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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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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    Few have been able to bridge the worlds of music and fashion as naturally as A$AP Rocky. Bringing together his two passions, A$AP Rocky has curated this playlist that reflects his cool swagger and eclectic sensibilities.
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    Hailing from the worlds of folk, rock, country, blues, and beyond, these acoustic guitar instrumentals are organic enough to keep from jarring your focus, but they've got enough forward motion to motivate your mind.
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    R&B hits from the rich history of premier hip hop label Bad Boy Records, started by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 1993. http://www.badboyonline.com
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    Some call it chillwave, others call it glo-fi. Whatever the name, this laid-back blend of modern lo-fi recording techniques and vintage synth noises is one of today's most addictive sounds.
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    Tailor-made for a summertime block party, this collection of rap classics is also perfect for relaxing by the pool or cruising top-down in a convertible. Play it loud.
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    Listen to great songs from every artist who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    Listen to great songs from every MC/hip hop group who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    Handpicked by RapGenius.com, here are great songs from the best MCs and producers performing at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    The best rap songs of 2011, as selected by the rap music blog Cocaine Blunts.
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    Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.
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    Songs by Common and similar artists
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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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    Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Summer of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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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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    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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    NYC rap crew Pro Era shares some of their favorite records with Ecko Unltd. http://www.shopecko.com
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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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    Songs by Frank Ocean and similar artists
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    Highlights from artists like Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and more.
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    And lots more.
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    Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar. Schoolboy Q, A-Soul & Kanye West
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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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    The world is your runway and this is your afterparty. Dance to these deep, sultry and soulful rhythms from some of today's most fashionable artists and DJs.
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    Kanye's G.O.O.D Music artists all in one place! Brought to you by Darnella Dunham at TheUrbanDaily.com
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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
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    From Dr. Dre and Timbaland to Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, these are the greatest modern hip-hop super-producers who create rap superstars and pump out hip-hop anthems.
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    The biggest chart-topping hip-hop hits from the last few years in their edited, curse-free format! Ideal when listening around kids or in a conservative workplace.
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    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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    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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    Hip-hop producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip and Large Professor helped make Nas's Illmatic a '90s hip hop classic. Explore the best of the quartet's other work from the same era.
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    Fill your apartment with friends, neighbors and strangers; pour some drinks and dim the lights; start this playlist of new, cool and stylish songs; play it loud.
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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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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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    Looking to relax, but not get so mellow your book will fall out of your hands? Check out these piano-centric small group jazz instrumentals, heavy on the standards and ballads.
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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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    Songs by Jimi Hendrix Experience and similar artists
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    An eclectic mix of slow and sultry songs to set the mood for intimate moments.
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    Songs by Kendrick Lamar and similar artists
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    Kick it poolside in the City of Angels with this mix of party music -- from today's rap hits to classic G-funk -- hand-selected by L.A. native, and NBA star, Baron Davis.
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    Songs by Lupe Fiasco and similar artists
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    Songs by Lykke Li and similar artists
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    Created from the mind that right now is totally in the clouds! Burning the trees. These are all BANGERS!!
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    This playlist features mellow indie tunes that provide the perfect soundtrack for working, studying, or just plain old relaxing.
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    Settle in with the quieter side of jazz. Wind down and drift off to the relaxing sounds of post-bop, cool, modern and contemporary jazz, perfect for those mellow late-night hours.
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    Delve into the quiet, ballad-oriented side of Miles Davis, along with a wide selection of the contemplative moods of members of his classic 1950s and '60s bands. Get mellow with Miles.
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    Chill out to these brand new global grooves that trend-setting fashionistas are listening to during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Playlist inspired by the all-new GLK. http://facebook.com/mercedesbenzusa
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    In honor of his Grammy-nominated album 'Kaleidoscope Dream' (http://smarturl.it/KD?IQid=f), Miguel has handpicked his favorite songs by his biggest influences, as well as songs by his sexy and soulful contemporaries.
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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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    Perhaps Canada's most beloved city, Montréal's polyglot cultures have inspired generations of musicians. Today, these contemporary artists blend indie, alt-folk, electronic and post-rock influences into Canada's most experimental and vibrant music scene.
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    Nothing gets you through even the toughest mornings like these feel-good, contemporary hip hop and R&B jams. Face the day with soul and power!
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    "A scattering of music that meant something to me, some of which may be weird, personal, unimportant, or not-for-everyone." Nitsuh Abebe, NYMag
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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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    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.
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    Smooth disco, house and R&B for a Saturday evening spent by a pool, drinking and dancing with friends and beautiful strangers.
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    From the underground to your above ground; chill by the chlorine with your Ray Bans on and waste away the day with these sun-drenched indie tunes.
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    Cited by countless rappers, journalists, and fellow producers as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, DJ Premier has left an an indelible mark on the genre. Here are Primo's greatest beats.
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    Turn the bass way up for this collection of funky tracks by legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla.
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    A bunch of songs produced by Yeezy from the last decade.
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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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    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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    Think of these progressive instrumentals as the ultimate "temp tracks" -- that is, the music used during the editing phase of a film production to set the mood for a scene. Great for budding indie filmmakers and soundtrack enthusiasts.
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    Psychedelia is eternal. These contemporary indie artists explore altered states much like the lysergic explorers of the past.
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    A blend of hazy rap anthems from old heads and smoked-out upstarts. Roll one up.
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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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    When indie rock fans feel the urge to switch up their sound and listen to a blast of hip-hop music, these are the rappers and the anthems they inevitably turn to.
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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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    Listen to the best 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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    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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    The best rap tracks from the past two decades as chosen by RapGenius community, editors, and moderators. http://rapgenius.com
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    Pump up the volume to your getting ready ritual. Before you hit the town, feel the anticipation and excitement with this mix of playful and stylish electro-pop and hip hop tracks. Are you ready for a DVF Rendez-vous?
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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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    Rep the ATL, Chi Town, El Lay, D-Block and the Empire State, among others, on this collection of hometown hip hop anthems.
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    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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    Most of the bands playing this March at Austin's annual South by Southwest music and arts festival. Listen to songs from your favorite acts and discover up-and-coming indie bands from Austin and around the world.
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    With his slow, warm and funky production work for N.W.A., Snoop Dogg and his own landmark debut, The Chronic, Dr. Dre defined the West Coast sound for an entire generation. Listen to the funk and soul records Dre sampled and looped into modern classics.
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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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    This British teen drama wasn't always about drugs and nightclubs; explore the music from the series' more introspective scenes of love and loss.
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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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    Welcome to the Smoker's Club, where modern rappers cultivate major weed habits and forge bonds over their love of greenery. Roll up and hang out.
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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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    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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    Heavy on the 808 drum machine beats and big synth riffs, these Southern rap anthems are guaranteed to get you motivated, not just for your next workout, but the one after that.
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    Songs from Stereogum's favorite albums released in 2011, "the year music learned to float." Stereogum.com
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    Evoking memories of hot summer days, these mellow and soulful rap cuts from the '90s to today are perfect for lazy Sundays. Nod ya head.
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    Hip, fashionable and cocky to the point of arrogant, swag rap defines the hottest new generation of rappers. Feel good and swag out.
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    The West Coast brought Gangsta Rap, G-Funk, Hyphy and other subgenres of Hip-Hop to the world. Listen to the best from the west brought to you by DJ Brainchild.
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    Emerging as an antidote to the glitzy-jiggy rap scene of the late '90s, underground artists started putting out uncompromising hip-hop on small independent labels. Look back on a sometimes underappreciated scene.
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    Updated weekly, these are the most popular rap tracks on the internet. Decidedly NSFW. SMH...
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    Jazz on the light and easy side, spanning the decades with plenty of mellow R&B flourishes.
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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.
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    At age 24, R&B singer Frank Ocean released one of the most fully realized debut albums in recent memory. Both forward-thinking and homage-paying, Ocean has crafted an original, but still approachable, R&B sound.
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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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    Today's hottest hip hop club anthems.
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    Today's most popular indie dance tracks from some of the world's hottest DJs.
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    From graffiti walls to gold chains, these are Ecko's favorite underground classics and mainstream hits to vibe out to. http://www.shopecko.com/
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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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    The definitive '90s jock jams collection.