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10 songs that inspire Obama

Obama has inspired millions of people across the nation but what songs inspire him? Check out a playlist of Obama's favorite songs that spans from hip-hop to classic rock and almost everything in between.

Click here to find out what music Obama listens to

George W. Bush's last day as president

Indie popsters Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos envision Bush's last night in office full of partying and general debauchery in their satirical music video for "As Tall as Cliffs." What would you do if you were Dubya?

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Beyonce vs. Solange: who Knowles best?

How does Solange stack up to Beyonce in a head-to-head song battle of album singles? "Diva" the second single from Beyonce's new split album, “I Am Sasha Fierce,” finds older sis going hard over the female version of Lil Wayne's "A Millie." Solange went retro with her debut album, putting together a swinging 60's-inspired album that includes "Sandcastle Disco," a sugary doo-wop written by Cee-Lo. Voice your opinion and vote for your favorite.

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Let freedom sing

Artists such as Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley and James Brown documented years of struggle, pride and empowerment by translating the essence of the civil rights movement into song.

Today, celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with decade-spanning playlists of music inspired by the civil rights movement.

Listen to the music of the civil rights movement

Obama's inaugural celebration playlist

If you were lucky enough to attend the Obama inaugural celebration last night at the Lincoln Memorial, you would have seen a concert of heavy hitters, including Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Stevie Wonder, and many more. If you didn't get a chance to attend, check out this playlist of hits from the artists who performed last night.

Celebrate the 44th presidential inauguration here

Fleet Foxes are making history

Tonight, Fleet Foxes will become only the 6th indie band to ever play Saturday Night Live in the show's thirty year history.

The band, which describes their music as, "baroque harmonic pop jams," has picked up numerous accolades from music blogs and critics over the past year, including being the most buzzed about band of 2008 according to the The Hype Machine. Check out this playlist of their self-titled debut album, which Pitchfork chose as the best album of 2008.

Watch the Seattle indie rockers harmonies come alive

Hot 10 music videos of the week

Get 'em while they're hot! Check out the top 10 videos on imeem this week. Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Taylor Swift and T.I. are topping the charts. Find out who else made the list.

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Celebrity Playlist: Jadakiss'

Jadakiss put together a “Notorious” playlist with his top 10 Notorious B.I.G. tracks. Big's word play, flow and melody were like no other. Listen to “Juicy,” “Who Shot Ya,” “My Downfall” and more before you go see Notorious in the theaters.

Create your own top 10 Biggle playlist

All-American Rejects’ “5 songs that came out in 2008 that I thought were kinda sweet” playlist

Rock band All-American Rejects chose their top 5 kinda sweet songs from 2008 to share with their fans. Find out which bands kept them rocking in 2008, the year they released their 3rd album, "When The World Comes Down.”

These songs are kinda sweet

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