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Megan Thee Stallion gives a verse to Phony Ppl's raunchy "Fkn Around."

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Phony Ppl Enlists Megan Thee Stallion For Raunchy And Hilarious 'Fkn Around'

6:42am January 31, 2020

by Sidney Madden

After first premiering the song exclusively at NPR Music's Tiny Desk, Phony Ppl has finally decided to bless fans with "Fkn Around," a grooving, sorry-not-sorry romp.

This week, Bad Bunny released a tribute to his hero, the late Kobe Bryant.

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Alt.Latino Playlist: A Tribute, A Hip-Hop Remake Of A Cuban Classic And More

11:29am January 30, 2020

Bad Bunny's tribute to Kobe Bryant, the Cuban hip-hop pioneers Orishas' uncleared remix and proud Latina joy from Angelica Garcia highlight the playlist this week.

Traced in Air not only reinvigorated but reinvented Cynic, a metal band co-founded by guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert, who died Friday.

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Viking's Choice: Sean Reinert's Celestial Voyage, Dream-Pop Bliss And Grindcore

11:40am January 28, 2020

by Lars Gotrich

Cynic's Sein Reinert, who died Friday, was a metal drummer who explored unknown worlds. His artistry remembered, plus new music from Peel Dream Magazine, Jackie Lynn and Sydney's Arafura.

Left to right: Fafa Ruffino, Mamani Keita, Niariu and Kandy Guira are members of the collective Les Amazones d'Afrique. Their new album, Amazones Power, is out now.

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West African Supergroup Les Amazones D'Afrique Returns With 'Amazones Power'

6:03pm January 26, 2020

The album mixes intoxicating, danceable rhythms and a message calling out violence and other forms of mistreatment of women all over the globe.

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(L-R) Tanya, Rachel and Petra Haden. "We usually just naturally gravitate towards a harmony," Tanya says.

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On Their Latest Album, The Haden Triplets Sing 'The Family Songbook'

7:54am January 25, 2020

The daughters of accomplished upright bassist Charlie Haden have reached back even further for inspiration on their latest album, drawing influence from the country roots of their grandfather.

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Megan Thee Stallion's latest single, "B.I.T.C.H.," introduces fans to her new alter ego, Suga.

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Megan Thee Stallion Introduces Fans To Her New Alter Ego With New Single

11:19am January 24, 2020

by Sidney Madden

Don't say she didn't warn you! Megan Thee Stallion shares her first solo single of 2020 and debuts a fresh alter ego named Suga.

Rosalía sings of strung-out love in her new single, the video of which features Spanish actor Omar Ayuso.

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Rosalía Returns To Her Roots With 'Juro Que'

2:43pm January 23, 2020

by Cyrena Touros

Rosalía's first single of 2020 favors acoustic guitar over trap-inflected pop production, reassuring that her artistry is still rooted in Catalonia.

"I feel like my whole identity, really, is caught up in the dance floor world," Georgia says. Her newest album Seeking Thrills is out this month.

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On 'Seeking Thrills,' Georgia Channels A Lifetime On The Dance Floor

4:50pm January 22, 2020

British musician Georgia has a new album out full of throwback dance beats and stripped-back vocals. It's called Seeking Thrills and aims to capture the unifying force of a good club beat.

Hayley Williams' first solo album, Petals for Armor, comes out May 8.

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Paramore's Hayley Williams Goes Solo With 'Petals For Armor,' Shares Seething Single

3:11pm January 22, 2020

by Lars Gotrich

After 16 years with Paramore, Williams has announced her first solo album, out May 8.

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Waxahatchee Announces New Album 'Saint Cloud,' Shares First Single 'Fire'

10:00am January 22, 2020

by Marissa Lorusso

Katie Crutchfield's fifth album as Waxahatchee is full of clear-eyed self-reflection, with the distortion dialed down.