My Favorite Songs Of 2024

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  1. Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
  2. HOT TO GO! – Chappell Roan
  3. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM – Beyoncé
  4. Houdini – Dua Lipa
  5. I KNOW ? – Travis Scott
  6. Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
  7. girl, so confusing – Charli xcx & Lorde
  8. Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
  9. I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All – Father John Misty
  10. Like That – Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
  11. Training Season – Dua Lipa
  12. Jerkin’ – Amyl and The Sniffers
  13. Nothing Matters – The Last Dinner Party
  14. Water – Tyla
  15. Guess – Charli xcx feat. Billie Eilish
  16. Broken Man – St. Vincent
  17. Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter
  18. Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
  19. Starburster – Fontaines D.C.
  20. Abigail – Soccer Mommy
  21. Step Into Your Power – Ray LaMontagne
  22. What About the Children? – Gary Clark Jr. feat. Stevie Wonder
  23. LUNCH – Billie Eilish
  24. WILDFLOWER – Billie Eilish
  25. MY HOUSE – Beyoncé
  26. Mamushi – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
  27. Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
  28. yes, and? – Ariana Grande
  29. My Golden Years – The Lemon Twigs
  30. All In Good Time – Iron & Wine feat. Fiona Apple
  31. Taste – Sabrina Carpenter
  32. Lights Camera Action – Kylie Minogue
  33. The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
  34. That’s How I’m Feeling – Jack White
  35. Dancing in the Flames – The Weeknd
  36. BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Billie Eilish
  37. Femenine – Empress Of
  38. Saturn – SZA
  39. Once in a Lifetime – Joshua Idehen with the Social Singing Choir
  40. Capricorn – Vampire Weekend
  41. The Door – Teddy Swims
  42. Calling You Out – Charly Bliss
  43. Mess It Up – The Rolling Stones
  44. Eusexua – FKA twigs
  45. x-ray eyes – LCD Soundsystem
  46. Grace – IDLES
  47. Too Sweet – Hozier
  48. Young Lion – Sade Adu
  49. Baddy on the Floor – Jamie xx and Honey Dijon
  50. Euphoria – Kendrick Lamar
  51. Life – Jamie xx & Robyn
  52. Mother Nature – MGMT
  53. JOLENE – Beyoncé
  54. The Rest of Me – Michael Kiwanuka
  55. Worth It. – RAYE
  56. Dream Job – Yard Act
  57. Mood Swings – Little Simz
  58. All You Children – Jamie xx & The Avalanches
  59. The Light Nights – Camera Obscura
  60. J CHRIST – Lil Nas X
  61. Weightless – Romy
  62. 360 – Charli xcx featuring Robyn and Yung Lean
  63. LEVII’S JEANS – Beyoncé featuring Post Malone
  64. Sinner – The Last Dinner Party
  65. Sticky – Tyler, the Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne
  66. Too Much – girl in red
  67. Well, Alright – Johnny Cash
  68. Peaceful Place – Leon Bridges
  69. Clams Casino – Cassandra Jenkins
  70. Sympathy Is a Knife – Charli xcx feat. Ariana Grande
  71. Take Me Home, Country Roads – Lana Del Rey
  72. Racist Piece of Shit – Fishbone
  73. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Lucinda Williams
  74. Classical – Vampire Weekend
  75. Bells and Whistles – Bright Eyes
  76. Alimony – Miranda Lambert
  77. Genesis. – RAYE
  78. Neva Play – Megan Thee Stallion feat. RM of BTS
  79. Disease – Lady Gaga
  80.  BLACKBIIRD – Beyoncé with Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy
  81. Flea – St. Vincent
  82. Friend of a Friend – The Smile
  83. HIND’S HALL – Macklemore
  84. HISS – Megan Thee Stallion
  85. Timeless – The Weeknd with Playboi Carti
  86. 16 CARRIAGES – Beyoncé
  87. we can’t be friends (wait for your love) – Ariana Grande
  88. On My Mama – Victoria Monét
  89. Death Valley High – Orville Peck featuring Beck
  90. Tennessee Rise – The Tennessee Freedom Singers
  91. The Feminine Urge – The Last Dinner Party
  92. Surround Sound – JID feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate
  93. Talk Talk – Charli xcx
  94. Cinderella – Remi Wolf
  95. Afterlife – Sharon Van Etten
  96. Real Good – Homeboy Sandman
  97. Sexy To Someone – Clairo
  98. Beaches – Beabadoobee
  99. Favourite – Fontaines D.C.

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Tunes Du Jour Presents Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar, the Compton-bred rapper, has cemented his place as one of the most influential and acclaimed artists of his generation. With a discography that spans multiple critically acclaimed albums and a slew of awards, Lamar’s impact on popular music is undeniable.

From his breakthrough album good kid, m.A.A.d city to his Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DAMN., Lamar’s music has consistently tackled complex themes of race, identity, and social injustice with raw honesty and lyrical prowess. His signature blend of West Coast hip-hop, jazz, and funk influences has earned him widespread recognition for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

Lamar’s accolades speak volumes about his artistic achievements. In addition to his 17 Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album for DAMN., To Pimp A Butterfly and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, he has received numerous other accolades and honors throughout his career, further solidifying his status as one of the most celebrated rappers of his generation.

One of his most significant achievements was receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, becoming the first non-classical or jazz artist to be awarded this prestigious honor. The Pulitzer board praised his album DAMN. for its “virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African American life.”

Lamar has also won several BET Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist multiple times. He has been recognized by the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, among others.

In 2016, Lamar received the prestigious Generational Icon Award from the California State Senate and the State’s Celebratory Commendation, honoring his artistic achievements and positive influence on the community.

Additionally, Lamar has been celebrated by various publications and organizations for his contributions to music and culture. He has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and his album To Pimp a Butterfly was ranked by Rolling Stone as the greatest album of the 2010s.

Beyond his musical triumphs, Lamar has also been celebrated for his philanthropic efforts. Through his foundation, he has supported various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of youth in his hometown of Compton, including funding for academic programs and community development projects.

With his thought-provoking lyrics, innovative sound, and commitment to using his platform for positive change, Kendrick Lamar has solidified his position as a cultural icon and one of the most important voices in modern music. His impact transcends the boundaries of hip-hop, inspiring generations of artists and listeners to embrace authenticity, creativity, and social consciousness.

As Lamar continues to push the envelope and redefine what it means to be a rapper in the 21st century, his influence on popular music and culture will undoubtedly resonate for years to come.

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My Top 99 Songs Of 2018

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I listened to a lot of music. I crunched the numbers. The result? My top 99 songs of 2018. Here they be, followed by a Spotify playlist:

1. Make Me Feel – Janelle Monae
2. Ric Flair Drip – Offset & Metro Boomin
3. Nice for What – Drake
4. Alone – Halsey featuring Big Sean & Stefflon Don
5. Where Angels Fear to Tread – Disclosure
6. Mr. Tillman – Father John Misty
7. Thunderclouds – LSD (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo)
8. IDGAF – Dua Lipa
9. This Is America – Childish Gambino
10. Finesse – Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
11. Stir Fry – Migos
12. LOVE. – Kendrick Lamar featuring Zacari
13. Missing U – Robyn
14. Bodak Yellow – Cardi B
15. The Weekend – SZA vs Calvin Harris
16. Mona Lisa – Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar
17. Boys – Lizzo
18. Lemon – NERD featuring Rihanna
19. Honey – Robyn
20. Boo’d Up – Ella Mai
21. Now – Miguel
22. High Horse – Kacey Musgraves
23. Apeshit – The Carters
24. Tints – Anderson .Paak feat. Kendrick Lamar
25. 5 Dollars – Christine and the Queens
26. Nameless, Faceless – Courtney Barnett
27. When I’m with Him – Empress Of
28. Two Slow Dancers – Mitski
29. Nobody – Mitski
30. Got My Name Changed Back – Pistol Annies
31. 1999 WILDFIRE – BROCKHAMPTON
32. I Like It – Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
33. I Might Need Security – Chance the Rapper
34. Microfiche – Open Mike Eagle
35. If You Know You Know – Pusha T
36. All the Stars – Kendrick Lamar with SZA
37. Mr. Jukebox – Joshua Hedley
38. Crayons – CupcakKe
39. Washing Machine Heart – Mitski
40. Pynk – Janelle Monae featuring Grimes
41. Duck Duck Goose – CupcakKe
42. Bloom – Troye Sivan
43. He’s Got His Mother’s Hips – John Grant
44. HEAVEN – The Blaze
45. Day I Die – The National
46. Fast Slow Disco – St. Vincent
47. Kong – Neneh Cherry
48. Sangria Wine – Pharrell Williams and Camila Cabello
49. Look Alive – BlocBoy JB featuring Drake
50. Yes Indeed – Lil Baby featuring Drake
51. BOOGIE – BROCKHAMPTON
52. Need a Little Time – Courtney Barnett
53. You Should See Me in a Crown – Billie Eilish
54. Bardier Cardi – Cardi B featuring 21 Savage
55. SAN MARCOS – BROCKHAMPTON
56. Bad Bad News – Leon Bridges
57. Fireworks – First Aid Kit
58. Party for One – Carly Rae Jepsen
59. New Rules – Dua Lipa
60. I’ll Never Love Again – Lady Gaga
61. La Di Da – The Internet
62. Doesn’t Matter – Christine and the Queens
63. Moon River – Frank Ocean
64. No Tears Left to Cry – Ariana Grande
65. 1999 – Charli XCX and Troye Sivan
66. Only Love – Mary J. Blige
67. Pissed – Saweetie
68. Chun Li – Nicki Minaj
69. Powerglide – Rae Sremmurd featuring Juicy J
70. Call out My Name – The Weeknd
71. A$AP Forever – A$AP Rocky featuring Moby
72. Sword of Damocles – Rufus Wainwright
73. Back 2 You – Selena Gomez
74. Christmas Song – Phoebe Bridgers
75. The Gypsy Faerie Queen – Marianne Faithfull
76. Doves in the Wind – SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar
77. Suspirium – Thom Yorke
78. Charity – Courtney Barnett
79. If You’re Over Me – Years & Years
80. My My My! – Troye Sivan
81. Time Today – Kero Kero Bonito
82. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino – Arctic Monkeys
83. A Little Pain – Margo Price
84. Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song) – Bleachers
85. In My Feelings – Drake
86. Django Jane – Janelle Monae
87. Meteorological – Guerilla Toss
88. Psycho – Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
89. Entitlement Crew – The Hold Steady
90. oh baby – lcd soundsystem
91. God’s Plan – Drake
92. Electricity – Silk City with Dua Lipa
93. Trouble on Central – Buddy
94. BBO (Bad Bitches Only) – Migos featuring 21 Savage
95. MJ – Now, Now
96. Walk It Talk It – Migos featuring Drake
97. The Ways – Khalid featuring Swae Lee
98. Girlfriend – Christine and the Queens
99. Geyser – Mitski


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