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Body Capital: How Twerking Shapes The Sound Of Southern Rap

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The South Got Something To Say: A Celebration Of Southern Rap

Body Capital: How Twerking Shapes The Sound Of Southern Rap

August 5, 2020 • Everyone wants to make the sound that makes the girls dance. Twerking reminds us that women's contributions to Southern rap and culture, while often devalued, can create space for liberation.

Cardi B's Coronavirus Rant Lands On Pop Charts

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Cardi B's Coronavirus Rant Lands On Pop Charts

March 19, 2020 • The pop star took to Instagram to fret about COVID-19. Little did she know someone would turn it into a viral hit.

The Friday Night Songs Of 2019 (For The Soiree Or Sofa)

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The Friday Night Songs Of 2019 (For The Soiree Or Sofa)

December 11, 2019 • There are many moments that make or break plans for a night out, and sometimes hearing juuuust the right song can push a person out the door ... or into bed.

Alt.Latino Playlist: Bronx Urbano, Spanish Swing And Brazilian Psych-Rock

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Bronx Urbano, Spanish Swing And Brazilian Psych-Rock

September 18, 2019 • Fat Joe teams with Cardi B, a multicultural band plays Spanish swing and members of two Brazilian psych-rock bands unite.

This Week, Everyone Tried To Put Out The Song Of The Summer

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This Week, Everyone Tried To Put Out The Song Of The Summer

June 1, 2019 • Summer pop bangers have been dropping by the bushel, giving you an insistent soundtrack to this weekend — and, if folks like Cardi B and Katy Perry have their say, every day 'til autumn.

Cardi B Needs No 'Press,' But We're Giving It To Her Anyway

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Cardi B Needs No 'Press,' But We're Giving It To Her Anyway

May 31, 2019 • Cardi B's latest single is a hilariously ruthless diatribe about blogs and rumor mills.

Cardi B And Bruno Mars Drop 'Please Me' Video

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Cardi B And Bruno Mars Drop 'Please Me' Video

March 1, 2019 • Cardi B and Bruno Mars team up again to set their late-night flirtation in a taqueria ablaze with choreography and bilingual rap.

In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion

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In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion

December 30, 2018 • Spanish-language artists like Ozuna, J Balvin and Bad Bunny dominated YouTube with billions of plays. Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and contributor Stefanie Fernández explain how we got here.

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The 100 Best Songs Of 2018 (20-1)

December 5, 2018 • During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

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The 50 Best Albums Of 2018 (10-1)

December 4, 2018 • Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians

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Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians

November 20, 2018 • The results are in for our reader poll of the most influential women and non-binary musicians of this century. Your picks help us consider and question what "influence" can mean in new ways.

Cardi B Stays Consistent, Counts Her 'Money'

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Cardi B Stays Consistent, Counts Her 'Money'

October 23, 2018 • The Bronx-born rapper releases her first solo single following Invasion of Privacy, her major-label debut album.

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See The New Video For Cardi B's 'Ring'

August 20, 2018 • The rapper and R&B singer are through with deciphering mixed messages in a platinum-plated new video.

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (40-21)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (40-21)

July 30, 2018 • This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer

June 29, 2018 • NPR Music takes over the show to stump for summertime pop hits by the likes of Cardi B, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Drake, Hayley Kiyoko and more.

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Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

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Alt.Latino's 12 Favorite Latin Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

June 28, 2018 • We laugh, we cry, we celebrate the best of the year so far with everything from bugalú to boleros to Latinx punk.

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NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)

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NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)

June 26, 2018 • We asked writers from across public radio to share the one album that's stood out during the first six months of the year.

NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

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NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)

June 25, 2018 • Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year.

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This Season's 'SNL' Musical Guests, Cruelly Ranked

May 21, 2018 • With the 2017-18 season of Saturday Night Live now a wrap, we consider all 21 musical guests from this year — from worst to best. Apologies in advance to Sam Smith.

On 'Saturday Night Live,' Cardi B Debuts Twice

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On 'Saturday Night Live,' Cardi B Debuts Twice

April 8, 2018 • One day after the release of her major label debut, the Bronx rapper made her SNL debut — and used the occasion to introduce a new addition to the Bardi gang.