Sensationalists: Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande

The start of the year is a time where artists have the opportunity to frame the musical narrative. Coming out of the holiday season, it's been weeks since there's been a major new release. Getting out the gate early can give an artist a real competitive advantage. So today, we have two established artists who are trying to seize the moment with attention seeking new work that both builds off of their celebrity narrative as well as pop music history: Lil Nas X with "J. Christ" and Ariana Grande with "Yes, And?"

Songs Discussed

• Lil Nas X - J CHRIST
• Lil Nas X - Old Town Road
• Lil Nas X - Panini
• Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
• Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.
• Noreaga - Superthug
• N.E.R.D - Lapdance
• Busta Rhymes - Pass The Courvoisier Part II (feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell) - Remix
• Kendrick Lamar - Alright
• Cardi B - Money
• Iggy Azalea - Sally Walker
• Cardi B - Up
• Anne-Marie - PSYCHO
• Megan Thee Stallion - Savage
• Megan Thee Stallion - Megan's Piano
• Ariana Grande - yes, and?
• Madonna - Vogue
• Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body
• Derrick May - Strings of Life
• Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, Jesse Saunders - Love Can't Turn Around

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