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Perfect Pairing: Beyoncé & Shakira’s “Beautiful Liar” turns 10

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February 12, 2017
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February 12, 2007. In 2007, America’s “Shakira” teamed up with Latin America’s “Beyoncé” to gyrate their way into the top of the charts. Naturally, they stepped on a useless man — err, a “Beautiful Liar,” in the process. But how did such a perfect pairing come about? The Colombian Meets America In 2001, Colombian sensation Shakira released her first English language

THE 9-7 of 2024: My Replay Reflection

December 29, 2024
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Rather than acting as if I have an overly important take on what the best songs, albums, or artists were in 2024, I’ve decided to take a moment to reflect on the music I listened to most this year — based on my Apple Music Replay. From that vast list,
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First Listen: “Be Alive” by Beyoncé

November 11, 2021
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Beyoncé is back! Sort of. Today, she finally released “Be Alive,” the hotly anticipated theme song from King Richard. The film stars Will Smith and tells the story of how Richard Williams, father to tennis legends Serena and Venus, helped his daughters on their paths to greatness. To nobody’s surprise, there is
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Album Review: DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled

May 7, 2021
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Listening to a DJ Khaled album is a trying experience. His latest release Khaled Khaled is no exception. Khaled’s only verbal contributions are almost exclusively one of his key phrases “We The Best Music,” “DJ Khaled,” and “Another One.” They are frequent and they are annoying. Aside from these incessant,
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