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From Pon de Replay to Work, we're digging deep into the Barbados superstar's discography to rank all the times she nailed reggae music.

Spring has sprung, which means warmer weather, longer days, and of course good music. The Boombox put together 18 of the best R&B and Rap collaborations that will surely get you spring-ready.

The Boombox salutes female rappers who made noteworthy anthems in the 1990s.

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Gerald Levert's legacy as a songwriter and producer gets grossly overlooked. So to celebrate that aspect of his legacy, we decided to list our favorite Gerald Levert-penned songs.