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Rihanna – Born Again
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“Born Again” is the second song recorded by Rihanna for the soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It was released the same day as the movie premiered, November 11, 2022
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Tyler Childers – Born Again
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Once I was a dying breed / Chewin’ on an ancient leaf / Before we took the notion / To keep up with the times / And leave ‘em all behind / Chisel to the paper / Tattoos on the
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Fugees – Ready or Not
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The Fugees' second biggest hit is an ominous warning to wack MCs. The song puts a hip-hop spin on a soul classic—its chorus and bridge are an interpolation of The Delfonics' 1968
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Rihanna – Man Down
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“Man Down” is a reggae influenced song which details the murder of a man who was behaving abusively towards Rihanna, as is depicted in the song’s accompanying music video.
The
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Nicki Minaj (Ft. Rihanna) – Fly
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This song is from Nicki Minaj’s debut album, Pink Friday, and features Rihanna. This song is about prospering in the game, the criticism, and desperation that comes with fame, and
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Rihanna Will Fight Until The End On New 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Song “Born Again”. The song plays during the end credits of the Marvel Studios film.
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Black Sabbath – Born Again
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As you look through my window / Deep into my room / At the tapestries all faded / Their vague and distant glories / Concealed in the gloom / The icy fingers of forgotten passions
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Rihanna – Love on the Brain
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“Love on the Brain” has a 1950’s doo-wop sound that is similar to other contemporary songs like Amy Winehouse’s “Wake Up Alone” and Beyoncé’s “Superpower.” The chord progression
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Rihanna (Ft. Calvin Harris) – We Found Love
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This is a single off Rihanna’s sixth studio album Talk that Talk. It was also included on 18 Months, the third album from Scottish electronic artist and this song’s producer Calvin
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Rihanna – Needed Me
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“Needed Me” is a mid-tempo mood piece with raw lyrics set over top of dark fluttery synth sounds produced by DJ Mustard. Rihanna provides a solid female empowerment anthem with
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Tiffany Young – Born Again
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“Born Again” is the fourth single by the Korean-american singer Tiffany Young, which is on her EP named LIPS ON LIPS.
Born Again is Tiffany at her most open and vulnerable
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Rihanna (Ft. Drake) – Work
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On “Work,” Rihanna seeks a deep, meaningful connection, however the male character she sings to (played by Drake) is only interested in sex. This narrative is similar to Rihanna
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JAY-Z (Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) – Run This Town
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The three principal artists of Jay-Z’s newly-formed Roc Nation record label—Kanye West, Rihanna, and the Hov himself—announce to the world that they “run the town.” Jay explained
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Lady Gaga – Born This Way
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“Born This Way” is about self-liberation, and loving every part of yourself, no matter your race, gender, or sexuality; the song was released as the lead single from the album of
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Marilyn Manson – Born Again
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[Verse 1] / Do you or don't you want this to be your song? / It doesn't take a rebel to sing along / This art is weak in its pretty, pretty frame / And I am your monkey with a
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The Notorious B.I.G. – Born Again (Intro)
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[Spoken: The Notorious B.I.G. & Puff Daddy] / What about ten years from now? / Ten years from now, where do I want to be? / I wanna be... just livin', man / Just living comfortably
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Lianne La Havas – Bittersweet
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[Intro] / Mm, oh / [Verse 1] / Please stop asking, "Do you still love me?" / Don't have much to say, let's speak in the morning / Please don't do this, I'm too far away / Don't
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Andra Day – Rise Up
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[Verse 1] / You're broken down and tired / Of living life on a merry-go-round / And you can't find the fighter / But I see it in you, so we gon' walk it out / And move mountains
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Sh!eldZ (Ft. Scrubb$) – FourFiveSeconds (Remix)
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History – When Rihanna dropped her song “FourFiveSeconds”, people fell IN LOVE with it, including some of her famous friends. Various artists and a handful of artists thought that
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Kanye West (Ft. Rihanna) – Famous
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“Famous” explores what it means to be famous—Rihanna personifies fame on the hook.
Kanye premiered the music video for “Famous” on June 24th, 2016, at The Forum in Los Angeles
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Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow
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“Shallow” is a song by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the 2018 movie A Star Is Born. It features on the film’s soundtrack. The track is about jumping headfirst into love and not
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Eminem (Ft. Rihanna) – The Monster
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“The Monster” is Eminem’s fourth single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Incidentally, it also marks the fourth time Eminem and Rihanna have collaborated.
This dark and emotional
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Austin French – Born Again
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“Born Again” is Austin’s second single to be released; it debuted on Christian radio network Air 1 on August 24th, 2018. In “Born Again,” Austin is saying no matter what you have
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Katy Perry – Firework
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“Firework” is a song by American singer Katy Perry from her third studio album, Teenage Dream. The song was released as the third single, following the success of singles “
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Coffey Anderson – Umbrella - Christ Mix
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[Verse 1] / I gave You my heart / In exchange for a brand new start / Lord, then you made me clean / And You set me apart / You see I was in the dark / But You're the bright and
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Lily Allen – Sheezus
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The title track from Lily Allen’s album of the same name. She deftly gives shout outs to Lorde, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, & Lady Gaga, while at the same time all wanting
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JAY-Z (Ft. Alicia Keys) – Empire State of Mind
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The Blueprint 3’s third single is a love song to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' home city of New York, which is also known as “the Empire State.” The title alludes to the Billy Joel ballad
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Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
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“Unholy” is the second single from Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, released on 27th January 2023. The song is a collaboration with German-born singer and songwriter, Kim
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Keri Hilson (Ft. Kanye West & Ne-Yo) – Knock You Down
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The fourth single from Hilson’s 2009 album, In A Perfect World…, features a passionate verse from West, and a reference to Ne-Yo’s hit Miss Independent.
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Nirvana – Lithium
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“Lithium” is a perfect description of manic depression, where every line is both happy and sad, up and down, while having references to God recalling when Kurt lived with a devout
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Rihanna – Love Without Tragedy / Mother Mary
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This double-song seems to be Rihanna searching for what everyone is seeking: unconditional love. She thought she could find it through a man, but we are all broken people, unable
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Ruth B. – Lost Boy
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In “Lost Boy,” Ruth B taps into the world of Peter Pan. This song is about belonging and not belonging, feeling lost and found, escaping reality and diving into one’s imagination
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Fleetwood Mac – Rhiannon
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Fleetwood Mac’s singer Stevie Nicks' signature song, one of the many classic hits produced by the group in the mid ‘70s, constantly voted as one of the top all time 500. Based on
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Rihanna (Ft. Eminem) – Love the Way You Lie, Pt. II
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A sequel to the original Eminem/Rihanna collaboration “Love the Way You Lie”, this song instead looks at the situation from the female perspective, with Rihanna taking lead this
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Major Lazer (Ft. DJ Snake & MØ) – Lean On
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“Lean On” is the lead single from and fourth song on Major Lazer’s third studio album. Peace Is the Mission. The track features MØ on vocals, and DJ Snake on co-production.
It’s
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Rihanna – Pon de Replay
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“Pon De Replay” is Rihanna’s first ever single. It’s a fast-paced, dancehall, and catchy song about dancing at a club while listening to some great music courtesy of a DJ.
Right
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Muni Long – Time Machine
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[Intro] / Yeah, yeah / Oh, oh / Ooh (Uh) / Yeah, yeah / Oh, yeah / [Verse 1] / Eventually, the good girls make bad decisions / Like fuckin' with the bad boys / Who fuck all the
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Camila Cabello (Ft. Young Thug) – Havana
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“Havana” is about Camila falling in love “with this bad boy from Havana.” It is also an ode to her hometown. Camila was born in Cojímar, award – or consejo popular – that belongs
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J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – m y . l i f e
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On “m y . l i f e,” Cole recruits 21 Savage and Morray for a track on which they discuss the struggles of their respective come-ups and the benefits of their perseverance. They
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