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Pharrell Williams has been crafting essential party anthems for decades, but increasingly, the producer, rapper, and singer has also been hitting us with super-positive songs that speak to his universalist worldview. In connection with his new LEGO movie, Piece by Piece, writer Jaelani Turner-Williams dives deep into Pharrell’s philosophy of positivity and how it manifests itself in his music.  https://lnkd.in/etaJ7kk3

We’re excited to announce, with our incredible partners, that Mediahub Worldwide Genius x National Basketball Association (NBA) won the MediaPost OMMA Award for Content Marketing: Single Execution! By placing the NBA at the center of one of the most talked-about cultural moments of 2024—Taylor Swift’s release of The Tortured Poets Department—they engaged with millions of fans who flocked to annotate and discuss her latest lyrics on Genius. This drove 180% more traffic than her 2022 album release, garnering millions in over-delivery and value for the NBA. We’re thrilled to connect our brand partner with highly engaged audiences, delivering measurable results while tapping into the power of music and culture. Congrats to all the OMMA Award winners! #OMMAAWARDS

Need some new music to bump this weekend? Well look no further 😎 We’ve got fresh tracks from Gunna, Coco Jones, Chino Pacas, Chris Crack and more on our latest New Music Friday playlist. Listen to the full playlist here: https://lnkd.in/g5BN4v6A

Mexican American singer-songwriter Xavi is taking música Mexicana mainstream with his updated take on classic corridos. Writer Lucas Villa caught up with the rising superstar to discuss his new album NEXT and his plans for the future. https://lnkd.in/ef5A-tPV

Ignore those fall temps—Brat Summer isn't over until Charli xcx says so! Read all the lyrics to the new remix album Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, featuring Ariana Grande, Julian Casablancas, The 1975, and more. https://lnkd.in/eMwrg4tG

Can't make it through Monday without a proper playlist 🎧🎶

From its roots in Panama and Puerto Rico, reggaeton has a long history of political lyrics and speaking truth to power. Check out this article by Celia San Miguel as part of our Latinx Heritage Month collection page: https://lnkd.in/eGZwa3AK

From lyrical mentions of global sporting icons to the story behind why Man City fans sing “Hey Jude” during matches, we took a deep dive into the growing connection between soccer and music  ️ Head to our YouTube to check out our full Genius News video in partnership with Paramount+: https://lnkd.in/gq7j3-Dv

Eight-time NBA All-Star and noted humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo died today of brain cancer at the age of 58. The 7'2" Congolese American center was known for playing fierce defense and wagging a finger at those whose shots he blocked. His amazing skills landed him in the Basketball Hall of Fame and led to him being name-checked in more than 990 songs. Here's a countdown of the late icon's Top 5 lyrical mentions.

Derrick Rose, a three-time NBA All-Star who emerged as one of the biggest names in basketball over the last two decades, retired today after 16 seasons. Rose’s on-the-court stats are pretty impressive—and so are his musical ones. He’s been name-checked in more than 1,100 songs! In honor of his legendary career, here's a look at his Top 5 lyrical mentions, as measured by Genius pageviews.