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Fall Out Boy (Ft. Wyclef Jean) – Dear Future Self (Hands Up)
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“Dear Future Self (Hands Up)” deals with instabilities experienced by the narrator, both mental and within a relationship. It is the lead single from Fall Out Boy’s compilation
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Genius – September 2019 Singles Release Calendar
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WELCOME TO GENIUS' SEPTEMBER 2019 SINGLES RELEASE CALENDAR!!!
For September 2019 album releases, visit this page
This page highlights the notable singles released in all
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Genius: Song Lyrics Finder
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Fall Out Boy – Thnks fr th Mmrs
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One of Fall Out Boy’s now classic songs, “Thnks fr th Mmrs” tells the tale of doomed lovers who are still in it for the sex. The third single from their third album, Infinity on
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Genie
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“Genie” is the third promotional single and 19th track off of YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s off of his debut studio album, Until Death Call My Name.
Over a beat produced by
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Fall Out Boy (Ft. nothing,nowhere.) – Church (Remix)
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[Intro: Patrick Stump] / If you were church, I'd get on my knees / Confess my love, I'd know where to be / My sanctuary, you're holy to me / If you were church, I'd get on my knees
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Kanye West (Ft. Kid Cudi) – Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1
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In “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1,” Kanye reflects on an argument he had with a girl he loves. By the end of the verse, he realizes nothing else matters but waking up next to her
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Future – I’M DAT NIGGA
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“I’M DAT NIGGA” serves as the second track on Future’s ninth studio album, I NEVER LIKED YOU.
The track embodies a dark, crisp, and smooth vibe to it with fast-paced drums in the
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INNA – Hands Up
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[Verse 1] / What we do? We never tell / My body is going crazy, wild thing / Riding like a carousel / I let your body see it with a bang bang / [Pre-Chorus] / Step by step, I got
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Taylor Swift – All Too Well
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Widely regarded as one of Swift’s best songs, “All Too Well” sees her picking up shards of memories after a gut-wrenching breakup. She jumps through time to reflect on her best and
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Quavo & Future – Turn Yo Clic Up
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The second and final single released from Quavo’s sophomore studio album Rocket Power unites Quavo with Future for a smooth-riding track, separate from singles such as “Greatness
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Kanye West (Ft. CyHi, JAY-Z, Pusha T, RZA & Swizz Beatz) – So Appalled
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“So Appalled” was originally released as part of the G.O.O.D Fridays series on September 24, 2010. The song touches on fame, critics and popular culture.
At one point, the song
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Weezer – The End of the Game
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“The End of the Game” is the lead single from Weezer’s album, Van Weezer. The influence of Van Halen can be heard immediately as Weezer returns to a more rock-oriented sound.
The
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Future (Ft. Drake) – I'M ON ONE
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In “I’M ON ONE,” the Atlanta native recruits the Canadian superstar Drake for a trap collaboration where the artists express their love for drugs, women, and jewelry.
The
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Future (Ft. Drake & Tems) – WAIT FOR U
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On “WAIT FOR U,” the lead single for I NEVER LIKED YOU, Future enlists his frequent collaborator, Drake and Nigerian rising R&B artist, Tems, for a heartfelt track detailing their
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2Pac – Keep Ya Head Up
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2Pac may have been a gangsta, but he had feelings too! This is a feminist anthem from Pac, with references to pro-choice politics and what one might call “rape culture”.
In a 1995
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DJ Kay Slay (Ft. 3D Na'Tee, Aobie, AZ, Big Daddy Kane, Big Dubez, Billy Danze, Black Thought, Bodega Bamz, Bun B, Bynoe, Cassidy, Chris Rivers, Chuck D, Coke La Rock, Consequence, Conway the Machine, Cory Gunz, Dave East, DJ Doo Wop, Drag-On, E-A-Ski, E.D.I. Mean, Freddie Foxxx, Fredro Starr, Fred the Godson, Ghostface Killah, Gillie Da Kid, Grandmaster Caz, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grand Puba, Greg Nice, Gunplay, Havoc, Hocus45th, Ice-T, Inspectah Deck, Jim Jones, Joell Ortiz, Jon Connor, J.R. Writer, Junior Reid, Kaflow Kaboom, King Kirk, Kool DJ Red Alert, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, KXNG Crooked, Lil' Cease, Lil' Fame, Loaded Lux, Locksmith, Lord Jamar, Lord Tariq, Maino, McGruff, MC Serch, MC Shan, Merkules, Metta Sandiford-Artest, Mike Cee, Millyz, Mistah F.A.B., Ms. Hustle, Mysonne, Nino Man, Omar Epps, OT the Real, Oun-P, Page Kennedy, Papoose, Peter Gunz, Pretty Tone Capone, PTKNY, Raekwon, Rah Digga, Ransom, Ras Kass, Redman, RJ Payne, Rock (Heltah Sk
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[Intro: DJ Kay Slay & Sheek Louch] / Trackateering Music / Man, y'all did it with this one here, y'all / People love to use that quote, "I'm doin' it for the culture" / But what
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Geto Boys – Mind Playing Tricks on Me
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Hip-hop’s most famous paranoia anthem inspired a whole generation of rappers to rhyme about the mental stress of the gangsta lifestyle, and helped lay the foundations for the
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Future & SZA) – BEAUTIFUL
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On “BEAUTIFUL”, DJ Khaled reunites with previous collaborators Future and SZA on a tender cut that sees the latter two detail an unforgettable relationship with their respective
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Coast Contra (Ft. Cosmic Kev) – The Come Up Show Freestyle
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[Intro: Taj] / We up on Cosmic Kev, man, uh / Been a dream for a minute, so have to be here, you know what I'm sayin'? / Apt. 505 is out right now / Coast Contra in the buildin
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Future – Codeine Crazy
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Widely regarded as one of his best songs, “Codeine Crazy“ is all about Future’s experience with purple drank or lean—a recreational beverage consisting of codeine cough syrup and
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Big Sean (Ft. Offset & Quavo) – Sacrifices
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On “Sacrifices,” Big Sean and Migos reflect on the sacrifices they had to make to become successful artists. Sean drops references to old tracks like “Marvin and Chardonnay,” while
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Future – How It Was
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Future has a new track on GTA V’s radio station Radio Los Santos called ”How it Was.”
And after only a few listens to the stomping, Auto-Tune drenched victory lap that is “How It
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The Cure – Just Like Heaven
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“Just Like Heaven” was the third single from Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me It was inspired by a trip Robert Smith took with his then-girlfriend (future wife) Mary Poole to Beachy Head
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Tears for Fears – Head Over Heels / Broken
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The shimmering, cascading “Head Over Heels” is a romantic love song that “gets a bit perverse” according to Roland Orzabal, as it tackles on the fears and anxieties involved in a
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Kanye West – Never See Me Again
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“Never See Me Again” displays a spotlight for Kanye West’s mental state, being recorded before his infamous self exile out of the United States.
Leading up to the songs eventual
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Eminem – Rap God
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“Rap God” is Eminem’s braggadocious ode to himself and his career. Over its six-minute run-time, he references comic books, throws back to his old songs, and raps crazily fast.
In
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Metro Boomin, Future & Lil Uzi Vert – All The Way Live (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
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On “All The Way Live”, Future and Lil Uzi Vert make slick references to Marvel Comics rapping over a synth-filled instrumental, overseen by Metro Boomin.
It was first previewed
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Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five – Beat Street Breakdown
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This song is from the soundtrack of “Beat Street”, a 1984 film about New York City’s hip hop culture.
This song samples “Celebrate the Good Things” by Pleasure (1978).
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Quelle Chris & Chris Keys (Ft. 5ILL, Fresh Daily & Nappy Nina) – WHEN YOU FALL...
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[Part 1] / [Verse 1: Quelle Chris] / Mm, mmm, hey, yeah / Peace to Big G, Lil' G, JRG, me / KT, JG, NRC, Off, Tree / Contract, no need for A&R fam, deep / All flawed, ain't no one
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Fall Out Boy – Lake Effect Kid
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“Lake Effect Kid” is the titular track from the band’s 2018 EP. The song features lyrical themes that are common to the band’s early back catalogue, such as a loyalty to their
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Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z) – Drunk in Love
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Beyoncé brings her husband Jay Z aboard for their first collaboration since 2013’s “Part II (On the Run)” continuation of their first collab “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde”.
“Drunk” seems to
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Goodie Mob – Cell Therapy
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“Cell Therapy” is the debut single by the Goodie Mob, released as the lead single from their debut album, Soul Food. Fellow Dungeon Family members Organized Noize produced the song
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Lucy Dacus – Night Shift
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The lead single off Lucy Dacus' sophomore album, Historian. The six-and-a-half minute track is about the aftermath of a break up, where she tries to move on and re-structure her
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NF – Outcast
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On “Outcast,” NF shows us he doesn’t want to fit in with anyone in the rap industry and will pursue his own style.
The music video for this track was released on October 6, 2017
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Frank Ocean – Futura Free
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“Futura Free” is divided into two sections broken by a silent interlude.
The first finds Frank reflecting on his life and accomplishments thus far in a stream of consciousness
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Rihanna – Lift Me Up
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Rihanna returns from a music hiatus with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie soundtrack, titled Wakanda Forever: The Album released in 2022
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Ace Hood (Ft. Future & Rick Ross) – Bugatti
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First single of Ace Hood’s 3rd studio album Trials & Tribulations, featuring Ricky Rozay & Future. By far the most successful Ace Hood single of his career.
The song was remixed
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Kendrick Lamar – Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst
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Kendrick Lamar’s two-part “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” depicts life in an urban ghetto. From beginning to end, Lamar breaks down the stories that pulled him away from gang
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Leslie Odom, Jr., Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson & Original Broadway Cast of "Hamilton" – Alexander Hamilton
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Hamilton does not have an overture. There are eleven notes of orchestral introduction in Hamilton: seven rhythmic orchestral notes in the rhythmic motif of “not throwing away my
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Childish Gambino – Redbone
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“Redbone” is about paranoia and infidelity in a relationship. As a slang term, “redbone” distinguishes a lighter-skinned black person of mixed race. Bino fears that his efforts to
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