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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

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June 9, 2023
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Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical
"Low Key" by Ciara

97 Words: “Low Key” by Ciara

August 30, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 20 years since R&B staple Ciara released her debut album “Goodies.” While the quality of her output has varied over time, in “Low Key,” this
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"Lost Ones" by Lauryn Hill

97 Words: “Lost Ones” by Lauryn Hill

August 26, 2023
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This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. The best Hip-Hop tracks are comprised of perfectly executed uses of the genre’s main components: impressive lyrics, an infectious beat, and an impeccable flow. Lauryn Hill opened her 1998 album The Miseducation of
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