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The Story Behind Journey’s 1981 Classic

The Story Behind Journey’s 1981 Classic

A father’s advice inspired this decade-defining hit.
A Beat That Gave Billie Eilish Visions

A Beat That Gave Billie Eilish Visions

She followed her gut—and ended up with a masterpiece.
Chance’s The Big Day Turns Five

Chance’s The Big Day Turns Five

How Smino inspired his favorite song.
Macy Gray’s Debut Was a Major Moment

Macy Gray’s Debut Was a Major Moment

Twenty-five years ago, “I Try” made waves.
When Destiny’s Child Revealed a New Lineup

When Destiny’s Child Revealed a New Lineup

Their second No. 1 hit came with some major drama.
He’s Called African Giant for a Reason

He’s Called African Giant for a Reason

Five years ago, Burna Boy dropped his global breakout.
We’ll Always Be Mourning Aaliyah

We’ll Always Be Mourning Aaliyah

Remembering one of her final TV performances.
Taylor Swift’s Quarantine Classic

Taylor Swift’s Quarantine Classic

Celebrating four years of her surprise album, folklore.
When Pigeons Took on Kings of Leon

When Pigeons Took on Kings of Leon

Poop was involved.
When Megan Made Swimsuit History

When Megan Made Swimsuit History

How COVID-19 inspired this body-positive anthem.
Bowie’s Out-of-This-World Classic

Bowie’s Out-of-This-World Classic

One small step for man, one giant leap for...pop music.
GnR’s “Jungle” Was Actually...the Bronx?

GnR’s “Jungle” Was Actually...the Bronx?

Everyone thinks this song is about Hollywood street life.
When Genesis Was Anything but “Invisible”

When Genesis Was Anything but “Invisible”

The band’s biggest hit topped the charts 38 years ago.
We’re “In Love” With This Transatlantic Collab

We’re “In Love” With This Transatlantic Collab

Jungle and Channel Tres are a beautiful combination.
When “No Woman, No Cry” Went Global

When “No Woman, No Cry” Went Global

How a live performance took Bob Marley’s classic global.
Sade Debuted 40 Years Ago

Sade Debuted 40 Years Ago

Celebrating four decades of an absolute classic.
Inside Lizzo and Max Martin’s Hit Collab

Inside Lizzo and Max Martin’s Hit Collab

Celebrating two years of a truly “Special” album.
How Donna Summer Earned Her Crown

How Donna Summer Earned Her Crown

45 years ago, the Queen of Disco set the summer on fire.
Twenty Years Ago, Daddy Yankee Lit a Fire

Twenty Years Ago, Daddy Yankee Lit a Fire

The song that took reggaetón global.
Disco Never Died—This Song Is Proof

Disco Never Died—This Song Is Proof

45 years ago, a mob tried to kill off disco. They failed.
The Real Story Behind This Lil’ Kim Classic

The Real Story Behind This Lil’ Kim Classic

We still have a “Crush” on the birthday girl.
Frank Ocean’s Subtle Masterpiece

Frank Ocean’s Subtle Masterpiece

Great vocals and a studio trick made this song soar.
Sabrina Carpenter Is Feeling Herself

Sabrina Carpenter Is Feeling Herself

Is this summer smash about caffeine—or confidence?
Don’t Act Like Brent Faiyaz Is Average

Don’t Act Like Brent Faiyaz Is Average

He took us to WASTELAND two years ago.
When Maxwell Disappeared

When Maxwell Disappeared

Absence really does make the heart grow fonder.
Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Smash

Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Smash

A breakout album by a rapper who left too soon.
Hootie & The Blowfish Blew Up 30 years Ago

Hootie & The Blowfish Blew Up 30 years Ago

When America only wanted to be with Darius’ band.
How Miley Made “Party in the U.S.A.” Her Own

How Miley Made “Party in the U.S.A.” Her Own

She’d never heard a JAŸ-Z song—but it didn’t matter.
How the Dog Star Inspired Florence Welch

How the Dog Star Inspired Florence Welch

Astrology, London pop art, and alt-pop came together.
“MILLION DOLLAR BABY” Puts On for the DMV

“MILLION DOLLAR BABY” Puts On for the DMV

Tommy Richman became the voice of the summer.
Eric Clapton Had His Biggest Hit 50 Years Ago

Eric Clapton Had His Biggest Hit 50 Years Ago

How Bob Marley helped the guitar god bounce back.