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Were the 2021 Grammys… Good? Mar 26, 2021

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Mankaprr Conteh, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the great performances and problematic moments of the 2021 Grammys

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The Secret History of Hair Metal (But Don't Call It That) Mar 17, 2021

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Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, authors of 'Nöthin' But a Good Time,' a new oral history of '80s hard rock, share untold tales of one of music's wildest eras

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The Black Crowes Look Back at ‘Shake Your Moneymaker’ Mar 10, 2021

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Chris and Rich Robinson look back at the birth of the Black Crowes, the making of their debut, and much more with host Brian Hiatt

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Two Robots and A Dream: A Farewell to Daft Punk Mar 03, 2021

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We look back at how French dance duo Daft Punk changed music forever, with Jonah Weiner, who wrote their Rolling Stone cover story, joining host Brian Hiatt

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Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone Feb 24, 2021

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Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne

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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Look Back Feb 17, 2021

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The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt

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The Women Who Helped Create Hip-Hop Feb 10, 2021

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Clover Hope, author of the great new book 'The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop,' shares stories from the early years of women in hip-hop with host Brian Hiatt

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Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" and the Greatest Debut Singles Ever Feb 02, 2021

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We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt

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Year in Review: Hip-Hop in 2020 Jan 27, 2021

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From the loss of Pop Smoke to the reign of Megan Thee Stallion, we look back at the many stories of the last year in hip-hop – and look ahead to this year – with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt

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The Best Albums of 2020 Jan 20, 2021

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From Bad Bunny to the Weeknd, from Bob Dylan to Ariana Grande, we dig into last year’s best, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Simon Vozick-Levinson

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