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The great songs of 2020 were as abundant as the rest of the year was a drag. Think of these 100 jams as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

Think of these 100 songs (Nos. 60-41 here) as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

Think of these 100 songs (Nos. 40-21 here) as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

A former ward of the state who gave birth while imprisoned, Philly rapper Isis Tha Saviour uses hip-hop to transform her trauma into freedom.

Think of these 100 songs (Nos. 80-61 here) as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

The great songs of 2020 were as abundant as the rest of the year was a drag. Think of these 100 jams as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.

Our guide to the greatest albums (Nos. 30-21) that emerged from a year's worth of cacophony.

Our guide to the greatest albums (Nos. 20-11) that emerged from a year's worth of cacophony.

The 10 greatest albums that emerged from a year's worth of cacophony.

2020 was so stuffed with urgent voices it could be hard to discern the melody from the noise. Here's our guide to the greatest albums that emerged from a year of cacophony.

Our guide to the greatest albums (Nos. 40-31) that emerged from a year's worth of cacophony.

NPR Music speaks with the LA rapper, who struck a plea deal earlier this month resulting in his release from prison after a four-year legal battle.