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The 51 Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2021

Any way you look at it this summer is going to be a HOT ONE! So here is a head start on the summers upcoming burners and long awaited albums from some of our favorite artists. You know I already have that new Prince Album on order! what new music are you most looking forward […]

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Hide- Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Every once in a while, I need a song that will make me sob even after hundreds of listens. Hide is definitely one of those songs. In this song Sam Melo, lead singer from the band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, details his emotions behind discovering that he was gay and subsequently feeling like he had to […]

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Lead The Way – Jhené Aiko

I finally had the opportunity to see Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon and I loved it! Jhené Aiko lends her vocals to the movie’s credits song called “Lead The Way”. Check out the song here and go check out Raya and The Last Dragon on Disney+ today!

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Where I Belong – A Week Away Movie

“A Week Away” is an enjoyable film. This movie shows how even in your darkest of times just a little bit of friendship and love can turn your whole life around. It’s a high-energy musical that made me feel happy when I watched it. Where I belong is one of my favorite songs from the […]

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J Balvin – The Boy from Medellin Documentary

International Super Star J Balvin gives us a deep look into his life as he prepares for a huge concert in his homeland of Medilllin, Columbia amidst political unrest and taking care of his own mental health concerns. Great music, great message, great person!

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Stop the Hatred

“Stop the Hatred,” written in response to ongoing anti-Asian attacks, is a collaboration between Jin and Fugees alum Wyclef Jean that aims to send a message of unity between the AAPI and Black communities.

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Humility- Gorillaz

As we move into Spring and Summer I keep adding more songs to my Spotify playlists that I can play on full blast while I drive around town or going out to hike or camp. The song Humility is definitely one of those songs. While it came out in 2018 some of the lyrics feel […]

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Avicii – Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)

“WAKE ME UP” is a chart-topping single by Swedish DJ Avicii. The electronic dance track introduces elements of country, pop, and rock into a pulsing dance beat and has soulful vocals courtesy of Aloe Blacc. The song is about finding the path to happiness and fulfillment, despite the darkness and confusion many people struggle through […]

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Busyhead – Noah Kahan

I was recently introduced to Noah Kahan’s music by a friend and I’ve fallen in love with it. Busyhead is based on those days we have where even the easy things seem hard. Kahan describes the song as representing “anxiety, deep thought, perspective, and stuff like that”.  Give Busyhead a listen here!

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Leave the Door Open

Forever classic, yet supremely innovative, Bruno continues to redefine music, style, and popular culture, pushing the boundaries of pop, R&B, funk, soul, hip-pop, and dance, and remain as influential as ever. Check out the new debut single from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak – Leave The Door Open

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A moment of silence for the great DMX

DMX, who sold millions of records and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, was the first musician whose first five albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart. He passed away from complications of a heart attack on April 2, 2021. YDN is sending nothing but love to our fellow DMX fans and family. Where is DMX in […]

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Wildflowers- Tom Petty

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to take some time off and spend a weekend out in nature. On my drive down to the Trimmer Recreation Area I couldn’t help thinking that the perfect song to go with all the beauty around me would be Wildflowers by Tom Petty and the song has […]

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