SZA, 'Special'
On "Special," a wounded pop-folk ballad, SZA staggers out of a failed relationship like a soldier out of a warzone, her words weary and her senses frazzled.
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The 100 Best Songs Of 2022 (60-41)
We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
The 100 Best Songs Of 2022 (40-21)
We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
The 100 Best Songs Of 2022 (80-61)
We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
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We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
Little Simz, 'Gorilla'
"Gorilla" is a declaration — Little Simz is here and she wants you to feel it.
Yule dig? Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson's festive Christmas Tree-O
Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson and his festive holiday group the Christmas Tree-O from Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Tyshawn Sorey's year of creative unity
For Larry Blumenfeld, the story of Sorey this year was one of a MacArthur genius reconciling his universe of talent and ambition into a singular expression.
In 2022, Bad Bunny made pop stardom a subversive act
An irrepressible global pop star and political provocateur, Bad Bunny collects streaming accolades with ease, but refuses to temper his idiosyncrasies or move to U.S. pop's center.
Why 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' tops the charts every year (2022 included)
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" is the first song to ever have four separate runs at No. 1 on the chart, beginning in 2019. It's become a holiday hallmark in the years since its 1994 release.