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The best songs and albums we missed in 2021

Projects released by Blu DeTiger, girl in red, Normani and Draco Rosa are among the NPR Music staff's favorite songs and albums that didn't make our final best-of lists for 2021. Photo Illustration by Renee Klahr/NPR; Getty Images hide caption

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The best songs and albums we missed in 2021

December 15, 2021 • Members of the NPR Music team share their personal picks for the best songs or albums from 2021 that didn't make our final lists.

The best songs and albums we missed in 2021

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Sipping And Sprinting: 24 Songs For Your Roséwave Fun Run

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All Songs Considered

Sipping And Sprinting: 24 Songs For Your Roséwave Fun Run

July 28, 2021 • Fun! Friends! Spandex! Here's a playlist to pump you up on race day and beyond.

Normani (Feat. Cardi B), 'Wild Side'

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Normani (Feat. Cardi B), 'Wild Side'

July 16, 2021 • Two years after 2019's "Motivation," Normani has returned with "Wild Side," a sultry video with Cardi B that pushes the singer-dancer one step closer to pop sensation.

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

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Best Music Of 2019

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.

NPR Music's Top 16 Songs Of August

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Best Music Of 2019

NPR Music's Top 16 Songs Of August

August 30, 2019 • Missy Elliott reminded us just how vital and future-seeking she continues to be, Normani offered a late-summer dominator and Big Thief got raw.

10 Things You Might As Well Know About The 2019 VMAs

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10 Things You Might As Well Know About The 2019 VMAs

August 27, 2019 • Monday night's MTV Video Music Awards telecast brought viewers lots of Taylor Swift and Missy Elliott, not to mention Lizzo, Normani, Lil Nas X, Rosalía and more.

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