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GM Although Alpha Blondy is known as a reggae artist, he once said that deep inside, he had "a little rocker" in him. He chose to cover *“Wish You Were Here”* because the melody deeply resonated with him—it reminded him of his homeland, Côte d'Ivoire, and the friends he had left behind during his... show more
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GM "On Melancholy Hill" by Gorillaz is a 2010 track that captures a deep sense of longing and nostalgia. Written by Damon Albarn, it paints the picture of an imaginary escape—somewhere peaceful to retreat to when the world feels overwhelming. The hill becomes a symbol of quiet reflection and... show more
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GM 23 years ago but it seems yesterday to me “Take Me Out” grabs you immediately with its jagged guitar riff and kinetic post-punk bounce—a sonic adrenaline rush. That iconic tempo shift halfway through—from brisk, jittery verses to a sultry, disco-inflected chorus—reflects an emotional tug‑of‑war... show more
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GM If you don’t know who Brian Wilson was — a brilliant, visionary madman who once kept a piano on a bed of sand in his living room so he could play barefoot, feeling like he was at the beach — go listen to this track and look up The Beach Boys. They’re essential, foundational stuff. Wilson, who... show more
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G M Ismaël Lô is a Senegalese singer and songwriter born in 1956 in Dogondoutchi, Niger, to a Senegalese father and a Nigerien mother. He grew up in Rufisque, near Dakar, and began his career in the 1970s. Lô gained fame as a solo artist after leaving the group Super Diamono in the 1980s. Known... show more
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GM #asongaday Originally released in 1969 on the Let It Bleed album, “Gimme Shelter” is widely regarded as one of the Rolling Stones’ most powerful and politically charged songs. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it reflects the chaos and violence of the late 1960s, particularly the... show more