Let CupcakKe's 'Old Town Hoe' Remix Fuel Thine Weekend
Hell yeah: CupcakKe, “Old Town Hoe” (Old Town Road Remix) - I woke up this morning fully believing there’s no way to…
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Lizzo Makes a Good Song Even Better, BTS Are in Love, and J. Lo Goes Yeehaw
Yes, with luv: BTS feat. Halsey, “Boy With Luv” - I am genuinely concerned with how many times I’m going to listen to…
J. Lo Has Pretty Good Medicine, Aventura Returns, and BLACKPINK Makes Stadium Music
Hell yes: BLACKPINK, “Kill This Love” (video) - In a pop music universe populated with the soft and sad stylings of a…
Lizzo and Missy Elliott Pay Homage to Thick Thighs, Post Malone Doesn't Wow, and Becky G Is Back
Oh hell friggin’ yeah: Lizzo ft. Missy Elliott, “Tempo” - Lizzo continues her streak of putting out ridiculously good…
Carly Rae Jepsen Goes Full-On Cat Lady, Iggy Azalea Falls Flat, and Selena Gomez Snores
Yeah: Carly Rae Jepsen, “Now That I Found You” (video) - This peculiar video stars one cat as the object of Carly’s…
Mariah Carey Brings Glamour to the NYC Subway, Louis Tomlinson Mourns, and New Maren Morris
Y: Mariah Carey, “A No No” (video) - This video looks like a giant bag of cotton candy exploded in a subway car and…
Solange Embodies Effortless Cool, Carly Rae Jepsen's Passable and A Star Is Born Again
Y: Ellie Goulding, “Flux” - As far as ascending, sentimental piano pop ballads go, I was not expecting greatness from…
Bebe Rexha Is No Provocateur, Kehlani Is a Force, and O-Town and the Bachelor Team Up
No: Bebe Rexha, “Last Hurrah” (music video) - Last week my colleague Ashley Reese compared the chorus of Rexha’s…
Avril Lavigne and Nicki Minaj Rally for Blondes, Cardi B and Bruno Mars Please Us
Hell No: Avril Lavigne ft. Nicki Minaj, “Dumb Blonde” - In addition to simply being “Hollaback Girl” rewritten for a…
Ariana Grande's a Mess, Cuco's Polished, and MARINA Enters a New Era
It’s a no from me: Ariana Grande, “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” - All good things must come to end and…
Billie Eilish Buries a Friend, Nicki Minaj Is Bored, and Luis Fonsi Evolves
Yeah, okay: Billie Eilish, “bury a friend” - The last time I reviewed a Billie Eilish track for this site (“Lovely” ft.…
Weezer Is Unlistenable But Maren Morris Delights
Close, but no: Julia Michaels, “Anxiety” feat. Selena Gomez - Right off the bat, Julia Michaels tries too hard on this…
Cardi B Creates a Twerk Haven, and Ariana Grande Finds Happiness in Spending
Yes, but do not watch this at work: City Girls, “Twerk,” feat. Cardi B (video) - Ass appreciation is the obvious…
Normani and Sam Smith Wanna Dance With Strangers, and Bhad Bhabie (Sorry) Does It Again
Overall yes, with a couple of caveats: Sam Smith and Normani, “Dancing With a Stranger” – I haven’t stopped listening…
Lizzo Makes Us Happy, and Backstreet (Dadstreet?) Still Has a Place in Our Hearts
Yes, incredible: Lizzo, “Juice” (video) - I can’t help that I’m easily swayed by ’80s aesthetics, especially when it’s…
Fa La La La La, Here's a Survey of New Christmas Music Good and Bad
Y: Swae Lee, “Christmas at Swae’s” - Last year, Swae Lee from the duo Rae Sremmurd, released a tiny clip on social…
Pitbull Samples Toto's 'Africa' (Yes), and Ariana Grande Slows It Down on 'Imagine'
Sure: Pitbull, “Ocean to Ocean,” feat. Rhea - On paper, the concept of this song is a travesty. Why is Pitbull sampling…
Robyn Covers 'Last Christmas,' Another Drab Zayn Song, and Some Satanic Beatboxing
Y: Natti Natasha, “Me Gusta” – NATTI NA. Everyone is really trying to finish the year off on a strong note, huh? I see…
Miley Cyrus Possibly Finds Her Place, and Kelly Rowland Talks Her Shit
Unabashedly, yes: Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus, “Nothing Breaks Life a Heart” - It seems Miley has finally found her…