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One Song Spotify Playlist

Songs Discussed:

“Make Me Feel” - Janelle Monáe

“Make Me Feel (EDX Dubai Skyline Remix)” - Janelle Monáe

“Pynk” - Janelle Monáe feat. Grimes

“Tightrope” - Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi

“We Are Young” - fun. feat. Janelle Monáe

“Moonage Daydream” - David Bowie

“Let’s Go Crazy” - Prince

“Givin’ ‘Em What They Love” - Janelle Monáe feat. Prince

“Americans” - Janelle Monáe

“Kiss” - Prince

“Munchies for Your Bass” - Nemesis

“Cars” - Gary Numan

“Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne

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