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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 genres Apr 24, 2025 edition

On April 24, 2025, Beéle & Ovy On The Drums take over *Urbano Latino* with “Mi Refe.” Natti Natasha debuts, and “Santa” lands at 17. In *Metalcore*, I Prevail’s “Bad...

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Happy Birthday Iggy Pop. ‘Most For Life’

This day (April 21, 1947), in Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.A., is born James Newell Osterberg, Jr. better known as Iggy Pop, American singer-songwriter, front man for The StoogesTracklist : 1 ....

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Atco Records release ‘Dr. John’s Gumbo,’ his fifth album featuring ‘Iko Iko’ (1972)

'Dr. John's Gumbo' is his fifth album (and a tribute to the music of his native city) released on April 20, 1972 y Atco Records. Track Listing : 1.Iko Iko...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°667 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Passenger, Zayn, You Me At Six, John Martin, Jessie Ware, Usher, Aqualung, Carly Rae Jepsen, Justin Timberlake, Blackpink, Rihanna, Emily Osment ?...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°620 – 2010s Music Videos

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Apr 1, 2025 edition

This month’s blog post dives into the evolving landscape of 29 genre-based charts, highlighting standout tracks and artist movements across Big Beat, Garage Rock, R&B, Post-Punk, and more. From new...

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Recording of ‘Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook’ is wrapped up today (1956)

'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook' is a studio album recorded between February 7 and March 27, 1956 with an orchestra conducted by Buddy Bregman and released the same...

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Me:nu Du Jour Mar.26 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Santana, Chaka Khan, Mothers of Invention, Gary Moore, Smokey Robinson, Jeff Beck, Usher, Van Halen, Gorillaz, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Billie Holiday We Celebrate...

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‘We Are Live’ N°128 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jonas Brothers, James Bay, McFly, Sharleen Spiteri, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Foo Fighters, The Chainsmokers, Gorgon City, G.R.L., Sam Smith, Matt...

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We remember Pinetop Perkins. ‘Pinetop Off the World’

This day (March 21, 2011), in Austin, Texas,, died Joseph William Perkins a.k.a. Pinetop Perkins, an American blues pianist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . Happiness Is 2 . w/ Mitch...

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Verve start the recording of ‘Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook’ (1958)

'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook' is a studio album recorded between March 13 & 19, 1958, with a studio orchestra conducted by Paul Weston and released in 1958...

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Me:nu Du Jour Mar.6 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Annie Lennox, Nick Drake, Temptations, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, Sun Ra, Cesária Évora We Celebrate David Gilmour, Alvin Lee, Mary Wilson,...

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We Remember McCoy Tyner. ‘Really McCoy?’

This day (March 6, 2020), in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died Alfred McCoy Tynerr, jazz pianist member of the John Coltrane Quartet before embracing a long solo career.Tracklist : 1 . w/...

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Little Richard releases his debut album : ‘Here’s Little Richard’ featuring ‘Long Tall Sally’ and ‘Tutti Frutti’ (1957)

Little Richard's 'Here's Little Richard' is his debut album featuring 'Long Tall Sally' and 'Tutti Frutti,' produced by Bumps Blackwell and released on March 4, 1957 by Specialty Track Listing...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°496

Nemzzz drops "Cold," blending hip-hop and R&B, while Millyz’s "Send Me Up" leans into introspection. Stalk Ashley and Valiant bring dancehall energy in "Big Vibes." BabyTron honors Mark Cuban with...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°477

The Offspring’s "OK, But This Is The Last Time" echoes themes of "Self Esteem" with a self-aware twist. Robyn and David Byrne revisit "Dancing On My Own" at SNL50. Cher...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°472

Mbosso’s “Kupenda” delivers heartfelt Bongo Flava melodies, continuing his streak of love-inspired hits. D-One and Mico The Best blend Afrobeat rhythms on “Cutamba,” while CKay’s “Addicted” fuses highlife with his...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°486

54 . Lil Baby - TouchdownDate Added : Dec 7,202453 . Asco - Straight Drop 5Date Added : Dec 7,202452 . Kenny Muney - Paper Route (w/ Key Glock)Date Added...

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New Music Videos (Veterans & Superstars) – N°453

50 . Kesha - Joyride Date Added : Nov 22,202449 . Saweetie - I Want You This ChristmasDate Added : Nov 22,202448 . Pixie Lott - Anybody Else Date Added...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°482

53 . Troubleboy Hitmaker - Avanye M ViniDate Added : Nov 6,202452 . Mozzy - Blood Diamonds (w/ Peysoh)Date Added : Nov 6,202451 . Benji Blue Bills - Load Out...

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