Pop Shop Podcast

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Coming Around Again: Sir Mix-a-Lot's 'Baby Got Back' 25 Years Later May 11, 2017

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This week on Coming Around Again, it's all things Sir Mix-a-Lot, as the rapper's iconic booty anthem "Baby Got Back" was released as a single 25 years ago on Sunday (May 7). Natalie Weiner of Bleacher Report stops by the pod to discuss Mix and "Baby" from the Seattle perspective, as well as how bold the song was back in 1992, and if that still shines through after a quarter-century of it being abused at karaoke nights and frat parties. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Niall Horan, Blondie, Perfume Genius, LCD Soundsystem & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast May 10, 2017

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On the new Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Niall Horan's "Slow Hands," Perfume Genius' "Wreath," LCD Soundsystem's "Call the Police," Blondie's "Long Time," Mac DeMarco's "Dreams From Yesterday," and Grizzly Bear's "Three Rings." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Salt-N-Pepa Talk 30th Anniversary on the Charts & 'Demand' for New Music; Plus DJ Khaled's First Hot 100 No. 1 May 09, 2017

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On the latest Pop Shop Podcast, we have an interview with Sandra "Pepa" Denton and DJ Spinderella of … Salt-N-Pepa! We caught up with two-thirds of the iconic hip-hop trio to reflect on the 30th anniversary of their debut on Billboard's charts, their current run on the multi-act I Love the '90s Tour, how there's hope of new music from the group in the future and more. Plus, we’ve got chart chat about DJ Khaled debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with “I’m the One" as well as news about Harry Styles' new video for “Sign of the Times” and Miley Cyrus' upcoming new music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: Soulja Boy's 'Crank That' 10 Years Later May 04, 2017

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On this week's Coming Around Again, Andrew Unterberger is joined by Sean Highkin of The Athletic to discuss Soulja Boy's Hot 100-topping solo debut 'Crank That (Soulja Boy)': What was misunderstood about the proto-viral artist upon his emergence ten years ago, and how he's been proven right in so many ways since. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Hailee Steinfeld on 'Pitch Perfect 3,' Her World Tour 'Goal' & More; Plus, Bruno Mars Back on Top May 02, 2017

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On our latest show, we're joined by Hailee Steinfeld! We met up with the singer/actress at a dance studio in Hollywood, where she was promoting her partnership with Mission for their first line of women’s athletic apparel by leading a dance workout with her choreographer Amy Allen. Before working up a sweat, we got in some questions about Pitch Perfect 3, her latest music and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Haim, Justin Bieber, Feist, Hailee Steinfeld & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast May 02, 2017

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Billboard staffers discuss DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne, Katy Perry's "Bon Appetit" ft. Migos, Haim's "Right Now," Hailee Steinfeld's "Most Girls," Feist's "Pleasure" and Foster the People's "SHC." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: 30 Years of Music on 'The Simpsons' Apr 27, 2017

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This week, Coming Around Again looks back at three decades of 'The Simpsons' -- since it debuted on 'The Tracey Ullman Show' back in 1987 -- and all the great ways the show has used music over the years. Ian Cohen of Pitchfork and SPIN joins Billboard's Andrew Unterberger to swap lists of their favorite songs and musician cameos in the show's history, and then discuss the classic '90s alternative-parodying "Homerpalooza" episode. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Tinashe on 'Flame' Single, 'Party'ing With Britney Spears & Defying Genre; Plus Justin Bieber’s ‘Despacito’ Bump Apr 25, 2017

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Tinashe drops by the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to talk about her new “anthemic” single “Flame,” touring with Maroon 5 and how it was a “stan’s dream” to shoot the “Slumber Party” music video with her idol Britney Spears. Plus, we’ve got chart updates about Kendrick Lamar and Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” along with news about Fifth Harmony and Jennifer Lopez.

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Paramore, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Luis Fonsi & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast Apr 24, 2017

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Billboard staffers discuss Paramore's "Hard Times," Lady Gaga's "The Cure," Lana Del Rey's "Lust for Life" ft. the Weeknd, Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" remix ft. Justin Bieber and Shamir's "I Fucking Hate You" on the Must-Hear Music podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Coming Around Again: Hanson's "MMMBop" 20 Years Later Apr 20, 2017

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This week, Coming Around Again takes on Hanson's iconic pop smash "MMMBop," which was released as a single 20 years ago last Saturday (Apr. 15). Billbaord contributor Dan Weiss calls in to discuss why "MMMBop" was both a darker and more alt-rock-rooted jam than we might remember two decades on, then SPIN writer Anna Gaca stops by to talk about her experiences interviewing Hanson at South By Southwest back in March. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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