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LaTesha Harris is NPR Music's editorial assistant. A relentless jack-of-all-trades, she takes turns writing, editing and producing music coverage. Invested in the culture behind pop, hip-hop and R&B, her work highlights the intersection between identity and history. Once in a blue moon, Harris moonlights as a talking head with no filter.

Born and raised in Central Texas, Harris began her career in Chicago. In 2020, she graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and creative writing alongside a master's degree in social justice and investigative reporting. When she's not in the newsroom, Harris is staring at bodies of water, studying abolition and trying to discover something new.

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on March 17

T-Pain's On Top of the Covers is on our shortlist of the best albums out on March 17. Giles Williams/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on March 17

Our shortlist of the week's best new releases includes an incredible collection of cover songs from the rapper T-Pain, an EP from Hozier, labyrinthine surprises from Princess Nokia and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on March 17

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Revolutionary Fun: Why we can't stop talking about Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'

Renaissance, Beyoncé's seventh full-length solo album, mines a liberating history of dance music, from Donna Summer-sampling disco to modern Chicago house. Carlijn Jacobs/Via Parkwood Entertainment hide caption

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Revolutionary Fun: Why we can't stop talking about Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'

The era-defining star's seventh album sparks a conversation about the infinite possibilities of dance music, the difference between fun and pleasure and why disco is always political.

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NPR's favorite music of March, from sledgehammer punk to a radiant cantata

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NPR's favorite music of March, from sledgehammer punk to a radiant cantata

March's best new music includes Kilo Kish's pop treatise on this game called life, Jenny Hval's philosophy on art-making, Soul Glo's punk rage and more.

NPR's favorite music of March, from sledgehammer punk to a radiant cantata

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Wednesday

Records That Changed Our Lives, Teen Edition: 'Tidal,' 'Blacks' Magic,' Beyoncé's '4'

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Records That Changed Our Lives, Teen Edition: 'Tidal,' 'Blacks' Magic,' Beyoncé's '4'

What record changed your life? NPR Music's Turning the Tables, which challenges sexism in the pop music canon, asked writers that question. Every week in March, we're diving into their answers.

Records That Changed Our Lives, Teen Edition: 'Tidal,' 'Blacks' Magic,' Beyoncé's '4'

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How you feel about 'Bel-Air' may depend upon how you feel about CW dramas

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How you feel about 'Bel-Air' may depend upon how you feel about CW dramas

What if you took The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but made it a gritty, modern drama where Will is sent to Bel-Air to avoid facing an illegal gun possession charge? That's the basic premise of Bel-Air — the reboot of the classic 90s sitcom that made Will Smith a TV star. Jabari Banks steps into the role of Will, who this time around is less a goofy charmer and more a cool star athlete. It's a show that barely resembles its predecessor, with each member of the Banks family getting a radically dramatic makeover, too.

How you feel about 'Bel-Air' may depend upon how you feel about CW dramas

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'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is still (mostly) fresh, all these years later

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'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is still (mostly) fresh, all these years later

Few shows had quite the same reach and impact in the 1990s as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The NBC series catapulted Will Smith into movie stardom, and it remains infinitely memeable — from the Carlton Dance to its instantly recognizable theme song. And while it was a goofy fish-out-of-water sitcom, the series also revealed layers and heft, with humor (and occasionally some very special drama) that frequently touched on class and race.

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is still (mostly) fresh, all these years later

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Unlocking the sensory overload of 'Euphoria'

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Unlocking the sensory overload of 'Euphoria'

The HBO drama Euphoria depicts a world in which modern teenagers navigate a minefield of traumas. We see heavy drug use, illicit sex, destructive technology, damaged parents, physical violence, and so much more. The series stars Zendaya as Rue, whose drug addiction threatens both her life and the stability of those around her.

Unlocking the sensory overload of 'Euphoria'

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We recap the 2022 Super Bowl

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We recap the 2022 Super Bowl

The 2022 Super Bowl resulted in Los Angeles Rams coming from behind to win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There was also the halftime show, which showcased some of the biggest stars in the history of hip-hop and R&B: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent. And, of course, there were nostalgia-packed commercials for cars and crypto. (Vote for the BEST best picture Oscar winners at npr.org/bestpicture)

We recap the 2022 Super Bowl

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Friday

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching and listening

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What's Making Us Happy: Recommendations From 'Pop Culture Happy Hour'

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend watching and listening

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Jackass Forever, StraightioLab podcast, and True Blood.

In 'Marry Me,' Jennifer Lopez feeds you a slice of Valentine's Day comfort food

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In 'Marry Me,' Jennifer Lopez feeds you a slice of Valentine's Day comfort food

In the romantic comedy Marry Me, Jennifer Lopez plays as a pop star who is set to marry a singer played Maluma. The wedding is supposed to take place on stage as part of an elaborate publicity stunt, but she learns her fiancé has been cheating on her. Devastated, she decides to marry a man in the crowd, who is played by Owen Wilson. You can find it in theaters or streaming on Peacock. Vote for the BEST best picture Oscar winners at npr.org/bestpicture

In 'Marry Me,' Jennifer Lopez feeds you a slice of Valentine's Day comfort food

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'And Just Like That...', all we can do is cringe

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'And Just Like That...', all we can do is cringe

And Just Like That... the ladies of Sex and the City are back. (Well, most of them anyway.) The HBO Max series finds Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon reprising their roles as Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda. The new cast features several non-binary characters and performers of color including Nicole Ari Parker, Sara Ramirez, Karen Pittman, and Sarita Choudhury. But do these updates make the nostalgia trip worth it?

'And Just Like That...', all we can do is cringe

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out Jan. 14

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out Jan. 14

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include FKA Twigs' CAPRISONGS, SICK! from Earl Sweatshirt, joyful singalongs from The Lumineers and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out Jan. 14

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Our Favorite Artists' Favorite Music of 2021

Lil Nas X, Japanese Breakfast, Vince Staples (pictured above) and more share their favorite music of 2021 with NPR. Photo Illustration by Renee Klahr/NPR; Getty Images; Album art courtesy of Polydor & Wolf Tone Records, Saddle Creek Records, Kemosabe & RCA Records hide caption

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Our Favorite Artists' Favorite Music of 2021

In a year where putting on a record was the only way to escape, we wondered what how our favorite musicians fared. From Lucy Dacus on Dijon to Vince Staples on Doja Cat, these are our faves' faves.

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