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97 Words: “Too Close” by Next

July 9, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. In the 90s, R&B was filled with thinly-veiled double entendre. “Too Close” by R&B trio Next is a prime example, with the not-so-subtly suggestive lyrics that made it the year’s hottest song. Opening

97 Words: “GLU” by Usher

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. In his latest single, “GLU,” the growth of Usher’s vocal delivery and overall lyrical content when compared to his 90s discography is apparent. With Lil Jon serving as producer, this Prince-inspired slow

97 Words: “Nice & Slow” by Usher

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Ever-enduring R&B legend, Usher, has undergone a retrospective renaissance thanks to his massively successful Las Vegas residency and the re-release of his iconic breakthrough album, “My Way.” On its second single, “Nice

97 Words: “missin u” by Tori Kelly

July 2, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Something about the summertime and nostalgia goes hand-in-hand. On Tori Kelly’s aptly titled “missin u,” she throws us back in time to that irresistible late 90s/early 00s R&B sound. There are notes
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