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Y/N is a guide to the week’s music releases based on our highly scientific, non-subjective Yes/No rating system.

Robyn Covers 'Last Christmas,' Another Drab Zayn Song, and Some Satanic Beatboxing

Hazel Cills, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, and Maria Sherman,

Y: Natti Natasha, “Me Gusta” – NATTI NA. Everyone is really trying to finish the year off on a strong note, huh? I see…

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Miley Cyrus Possibly Finds Her Place, and Kelly Rowland Talks Her Shit

Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, and Ashley Reese,

11/30/18 5:30PM

Unabashedly, yes: Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus, “Nothing Breaks Life a Heart” - It seems Miley has finally found her…

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Zayn and Nicki Minaj Can't Handle Liars, and Katy Perry Gifts Us a Cheap Christmas Song

Rich Juzwiak, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

11/16/18 5:40PM

Will pass: Zayn Malik and Nicki Minaj, “No Candle No Light” - Nicki Minaj tends to spread herself thin with…

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J. Lo and Bad Bunny Have Incredible Swag Together, and Shawn Mendes Did Something Kinda Good

Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Maria Sherman, and Ashley Reese,

11/09/18 5:11PM

Y: Jennifer Lopez and Bad Bunny, “Te Guste” – At some point, my hot mom decided it would be cool and cute to…

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Cardi B Does a Quirky Freaky Collab With El Alfa, Carly Rae Parties Solo, and Is That D'Angelo?

Megan Reynolds, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

11/02/18 3:40PM

Si, si, si, si, I’m dyingggg!: El Alfa feat. Cardi B, “Mi Mami” - Acolytes of Dominican dembow, the best music in the…

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John Mayer Bores Us, Jason Derulo Tortures Us, and Lauren Jauregui Does a Solo Ballad

Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

10/26/18 5:30PM

Nope: John Mayer, “I Guess I Just Feel Like” – John Mayer sighs a heavy sigh at his breakfast table, dropping his copy…

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Empress Of Is Deeply Relatable, Khalid Shines Again, and Third Time's the Charm for Mariah

Hazel Cills, Megan Reynolds, Rich Juzwiak, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, and Maria Sherman,

10/19/18 5:30PM

Y: Empress Of, Us album – Latin American indie artist Lorely Rodriguez is a musical delight, and this new album (as…

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Bad Bunny and Drake are Here to Slake Your Thirst and Troye Sivan and Charli XCX Attempt Nostalgia

Megan Reynolds, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, Ashley Reese, and Harron Walker,

10/12/18 5:00PM

Y: Bad Bunny ft. Drake, “MIA” – Your Latino lover and Jewish ex dropped a single to quench your thirst. Drake, a rapper…

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Mariah Is 100 Percent Mariah, and Halsey Drops a Forgettable Breakup Anthem

Rich Juzwiak, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

10/05/18 5:30PM

Well, it’s Mariah: Mariah Carey, “With You” - One of the most wonderful things about Mariah is her staunch refusal to…

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Lady Gaga Implores Us to Explore 'The Shallow' and Weezer Should Leave 'Africa' Alone

Clover Hope, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

9/28/18 5:00PM

YES!!! I’M IN THE SHA-HAAAA SHA-HAAA-LOW!: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, “Shallow” — The full-length song and video for…

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Avril Lavigne Returns, and Lana Del Rey's 'Venice Bitch' Is the Soundtrack to a Sun-Soaked Drive

Hazel Cills, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, and Ashley Reese,

9/21/18 5:31PM

A million times yes: Lana Del Rey, “Venice Bitch” - After feeling mostly indifferent toward Lana’s previous single…

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Mariah Carey Can Do Bad All By Herself, Noname Gambles With Love, and New Lana Del Rey

Hazel Cills, Clover Hope, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, and Harron Walker,

9/14/18 5:26PM

Love it: Mariah Carey “GTFO” (video) - Mariah’s long proven to be the best at delicate cut-downs decked in 10-cent words

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Ashlee and Evan Ross's 'I Do' Makes Us Say 'I Can't'

Rich Juzwiak, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

9/07/18 5:30PM

I don’t: Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, “I Do” - At last (just kidding), the Ross couple released the duet they’ve been…

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Sia Becomes a Puppet, Human People Will Crush You, and Bad Bunny Proves His influence

Hazel Cills, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, and Maria Sherman,

8/31/18 5:00PM

Yes: Human People, “Jenny” - If you’re a sucker for power pop-punk that tends to reject the confines of either guitar…

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Cher Punts for ABBA and Ozuna Drops a New Album

Ecleen Caraballo, Rich Juwiak, Maria Sherman

8/24/18 5:05PM

Y: Ozuna, Aura—In preparation for his tour this fall, Puerto Rican singer Ozuna has released his long-awaited sophomore …

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Nicki Minaj Plays With Fire, and Doja Cat Moooves the People

Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, and Ashley Reese,

8/17/18 4:00PM

It’s fine: Nicki Minaj, “Ganja Burn” (video) - This music video’s first offense is the unattractive font used for the…

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Ciara Freaks It Again, Maluma Embraces Being a Fuckboi, and Mitski Can Do No Wrong

Hazel Cills, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Maria Sherman, and Harron Walker,

8/10/18 5:30PM

Yes: Ciara “Freak Me,” feat. Tekno - Ciara seems well aware that we’re approaching the middle of August—the most…

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Zayn Sings Sweet Nothings (Literally), and Bad Bunny Contributes a Slow Jam

Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, and Maria Sherman,

8/03/18 5:29PM

Pass: Zayn “Too Much” feat. Timbaland – The most despondent former One Direction member continues his streak of…

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Charli XCX Has a Tame Girl's Night, and DJ Khaled Drops Another Love Actually-Style Video

Ecleen Caraballo, Frida Garza, Harron Walker, Hazel Cills, Maria Sherman, Claire Shaffer

7/27/18 4:35PM

Nah: Charli XCX, “Girls Night Out” – I’m a Charli AND a SOPHIE Stan (who produced this track) but the “no boys, no…

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Macklemore Plays God, the Internet Are Saints, and Bebe Rexha's a Total Mess

Rich Juzwiak, Clover Hope, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo, Frida Garza, Maria Sherman, and Harron Walker,

7/20/18 4:32PM

Nope: Macklemore, “How to Play the Flute” feat. King Draino (video) - I admit it’s easy for me to make fun of…