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Elsewhere, Drake’s lawsuit against Universal has been dismissed, Missy Elliot’s “Get Ur Freak On” has been declared the best song of the 21st century so far and FKA Twigs wants to help more women work in music. Plus, breaking news: Patti Smith is good, going out keeps you feeling young, and Crazy Frog sounds better with food.
SONGS
Patti Smith – Gloria
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On
Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You
Britney Spears - Toxic
Radiohead - Idioteque
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Robyn - Dancing on My Own
Taylor Swift - All Too Well
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Beyoncé feat. Jay Z - Crazy in Love
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
RAYE – Where the Hell Is My Husband?
The Smiths – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
Axel F – Crazy Frog
ALBUMS
Chronixx – Exile
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