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Songs We Love: dae zhen., 'Friday'

A young Los Angeles rapper joins the storied tradition of great end-of-the-week, just-got-paid songs, with a quaint, warm jam full of small victories.

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Songs We Love: Nire Feat. Maluca & Nani Castle, 'Commie Mommie'

The feminism-charged first single from the New York-based club producer's all-ladies debut album also marks a return by the Washington Heights rapper with the sharp tongue.

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Rapping Less And Making GIFs More: The Week In 'Hotline Bling'

NPR Music contributor Erika Ramirez charts the viral ascent of Drake's new music video — and some of the conversations flourishing in the background.

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Songs We Love: Denmark Vessey, 'Don't Smoke K2'

The blue-collar Detroit MC uses sharp observations, wry humor and a funky loop to deliver a meditation on class warfare and the synthetic drug craze.

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