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Music Features

The 100 Best Songs Of 2018 (80-61)

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.

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (120-101)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (120-101)

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.

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: March 30

March 30, 2018 • Hear a quick run through the essential new albums dropping this week, from the crazy infectious pop of Haley Kiyoko to the Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán and more.

New Music Friday: March 30

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On 'Everything's Fine,' Jean Grae & Quelle Chris Are The Ultimate Tag Team

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First Listen

On 'Everything's Fine,' Jean Grae & Quelle Chris Are The Ultimate Tag Team

March 22, 2018 • The recently engaged creative partners give birth to a wellspring of sociopolitical satire on their new collaborative LP.

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris Debut 'OhSh' From Collaborative LP 'Everything's Fine'

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Songs We Love

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris Debut 'OhSh' From Collaborative LP 'Everything's Fine'

January 23, 2018 • Hip-hop's newly engaged couple release their first sounds from forthcoming baby, err, album, Everything's Fine.

Jean Grae: 'It's Not Just For Me. It's For You Guys.'

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Microphone Check

Jean Grae: 'It's Not Just For Me. It's For You Guys.'

March 30, 2015 • Jean Grae is a rapper, a singer, a writer, a comedian and an actress. She doesn't run out of ideas. Her most recent album is called That's Not How You Do That: An Instructional Album For Adults.

Jean Grae With Ali Shaheed Muhammad And Frannie Kelley

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Music Interviews

Jean Grae: 'I Am Hip-Hop'

September 19, 2008 • Rapper Jean Grae lacks the telepathic powers of her mutant namesake, but she does have a new album, Jeanius, officially released four years after it leaked onto the Web. Here, Grae discusses the disc, her plans for the future and cooking.

Jean Grae: 'I Am Hip-Hop'

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