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Heat Check: Motivators And Hater-Slayers

This week's motivating playlist additions from all across the culture map — from hip-hop to pop to Jersey club — carry the essence of the hustle. Playtime is over.
Pusha T performs at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in April 2019. Push's latest single, "Coming Home" is on this week's Heat Check.

Playtime is over.

For me, the last four months of the year always signify a mental . I observe a moment of stillness to realign and take stock of the year's goals, then get a surge of motivating, creative energy to lock in

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