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Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings, Kelly Clarkson proclaims, “I’m always pleasing someone, honestly, now I’m done,” as her voice itself is stacked into a one-woman choir. Turns out, she’d actually been waiting a lifetime for a moment like this. Kelly Clarkson’s new single “me” arrives after a tumultuous few years for the singer.
"Low Key" by Ciara

97 Words: “Low Key” by Ciara

August 30, 2023
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

97 Words: “cut” by Tori Kelly

August 3, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. There’s a certain confidence that culminates within someone once they’ve finally realized their true potential. On “cut,” Tori Kelly struts into newfound swag, flanked by a crew of creatives with whom success

97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan

July 14, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Sometimes, an artist is able to epitomize the concept of “understanding the assignment.” On “Rush,” Troye Sivan earns an undeniable A+ in the category of thot boy summer. Atop a thumping House/Pop amalgamation,
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