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A moving ballad, a delightful debut, and plenty of sass in this week's musical round-up

Princess Nokia: G.O.A.T. Princess Nokia’s brand new video for the Wally West-produced “G.O.A.T.” sees her rolling around the city in a bright red Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler. The NYC-based artist references her individuality and self-assurance throughout the cruise-y tune, while also mentioning Clueless and MySpace. “Ain’t no average bitch, I been the man, I been the GOAT,” she rhymes in her effortless and familiar flow. Moses …

Princess Nokia: G.O.A.T.

Princess Nokia’s brand new video for the Wally West-produced “G.O.A.T.” sees her rolling around the city in a bright red Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler. The NYC-based artist references her individuality and self-assurance throughout the cruise-y tune, while also mentioning Clueless, MySpace and paying homage to Gangsta Boo. “Ain’t no average bitch, I been the man, I been the GOAT,” she rhymes in her effortless and familiar …

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Vale Prodigy of Mobb Deep, a soulful tune from SG Lewis, new music by Fischerspooner and more in our musical round-up

Mobb Deep: Give Up The Goods Prodigy, one half of the legendary hip hop duo Mobb Deep, passed away this week at just 42 years old. Known for their brooding, sometimes eerie sound, Mobb Deep is widely considered one of New York’s most influential hardcore rap groups. Their second album, the cinematic The Infamous (1995) delivered some of the group’s best-known tracks—perhaps most famously “Shook …