The start of the year is a time where artists have the opportunity to frame the musical narrative. Coming out of the holiday season, it's been weeks since there's been a major new release. Getting out the gate early can give an artist a real competitive advantage. So today, we have two established artists who are trying to seize the moment with attention seeking new work that both builds off of their celebrity narrative as well as pop music history: Lil Nas X with "J. Christ" and Ariana Grande with "Yes, And?"

Songs Discussed

Lil Nas X - J CHRIST

Lil Nas X - Old Town Road

Lil Nas X - Panini

Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)

Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.

Noreaga - Superthug

N.E.R.D - Lapdance

Busta Rhymes - Pass The Courvoisier Part II (feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell) - Remix

Kendrick Lamar - Alright

Cardi B - Money

Iggy Azalea - Sally Walker

Cardi B - Up

Anne-Marie - PSYCHO

Megan Thee Stallion - Savage

Megan Thee Stallion - Megan's Piano

Ariana Grande - yes, and?

Madonna - Vogue

Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body

Derrick May - Strings of Life

Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, Jesse Saunders - Love Can't Turn Around


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