Song Exploder

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  1. Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

  26m

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

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  2. Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

  28m

  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?

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  3. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

  27m

  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.

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  4. Ty Dolla $ign – LA

  23m

  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.

Cast

Hrishikesh Hirway

Self - Host