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Hot Takes for Hot Days: August's Musical Offerings

Hot Takes for Hot Days: August's Musical Offerings

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The August heat hasn't stopped an incredible wave of new music from washing over us this month. From jazz-soul fusion to K-pop dance anthems, our final summer mix of 2025 captures the season's last vibrant moments.


John Batiste opens our collection with "Big Money," showcasing his extraordinary talent for blending genres while maintaining that distinctive New Orleans soul. Chance the Rapper brings his signature wordplay to "Tree," collaborating with Lil Wayne and Smino for a track that's as clever as it is catchy.

The long-awaited return of Clipse brings "E.B.I.T.D.A" to our mix, reuniting Pusha T and Malice under Pharrell Williams' production. Their first album since 2009 proves that quality always trumps quantity. Blackpink continues their global domination with "Jump," a high-energy dance track that solidifies their position as masters of contemporary pop production.

Relationship themes weave throughout our selections this month. Eli Young Band explores the willingness to do anything for a partner in "All Good With Me," while AJR captures commitment anxiety with their characteristic honesty in "Betty." Chappell Roan delivers perhaps the most emotionally resonant track with "The Subway," chronicling that strange post-breakup journey when someone transitions from being your world to just another stranger passing by.

Unexpected collaborations bring delightful surprises, including Spinal Tap teaming up with Elton John for an updated "Stonehenge" ahead of their sequel film. Meanwhile, newcomers Durry brilliantly tackle internet trolling culture in "Bully" with lyrics that will have you nodding in recognition.

We round out the mix with Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald's uplifting "The Hope," Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon returning with the confidence-boosting "Bear Hill," and Glass Animals maintaining their uniquely quirky sound with "Vampire Bat."

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1. BIG MONEY - Jon Batiste

2. Tree- Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne & Smino

3. E.B.I.T.D.A.- Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T & Malice

4. JUMP- BLACKPINK

5. All Good With Me- Eli Young Band

6. Betty- AJR

7. Stonehenge- Spinal Tap & Elton John

8. The Subway- Chappell Roan

9. The Hope- Amy Macdonald

10. Bully- Durry

11. Bear Hill- Raekwon

12. Vampire Bat- Glass Animals

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