1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

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. 2 October 2020. 26 min

Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.

2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

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. 2 October 2020. 28 min

In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?

3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

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. 2 October 2020. 27 min

No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.

4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA

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. 2 October 2020. 23 min

Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.