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Review: “Paint the Town Red” by Doja Cat

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Seeing red? Mission accomplished. Doja Cat has been inciting flames of fury amongst her fans, some former, with recent comments and criticisms she’s made about stan culture. Truth be told, this instance is hardly the first or worst controversy to surround the
"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
"Lost Ones" by Lauryn Hill

97 Words: “Lost Ones” by Lauryn Hill

August 26, 2023
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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