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What Is Spotify’s Time Machine Feature?

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Spotify is putting its users’ increased subscription fees to good use.

Over the last few years, the streaming giant has rolled out several new features and updated many existing components. From Daylist, AI playlisting, Duo, and Jams to its TikTok integration, the addition of music videos, and its audiobook-only plan, Spotify has something for every music lover—everything except increasing its payout to artists to a reasonable wage (well, until Congress intervenes).

Even with these fun add-ons, one of the most popular offerings is Spotify Wrapped. The user data-specific feature allows individuals to reflect on their yearly musical consumption. According to reports, Spotify is working on allowing users access to that data on a micro level through its rumored Time Machine feature.

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What Is Spotify’s Time Machine Feature?

For clarity, Spotify hasn’t announced a “Time Machine” feature. However, on March 23, Pop Base took to their official X (formerly Twitter) and Threads accounts to fan the flames of the rumor.

The aggregator wrote: “Spotify is reportedly introducing a ‘time machine’ feature that will show users monthly statistics on their most streamed artists, songs, albums, and minutes.”

https://www.threads.net/@popbase/post/C43yUiAyoey

Again, Spotify hasn’t released any information regarding the alleged new feature or confirmed that something of the sort is even in the works.

Muni Long Delivered A Futuristic Performance Of ‘Time Machine’ On ‘Fallon’

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Last night (December 13), Muni Long stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a killer performance of her song, “Time Machine.”

On the Fallon stage, Long arrived dressed in a shimmery, metallic, robot suit, as she sang about regret and still missing her ex.

“Wish I had a time machine / Baby, if I had a time machine / I would hop inside my time machine / And rearrange history / Get rid of some of these memories / Anything that ain’t servin’ me / I wish I had a time machine / Go back to when you lied to me,” Long sings on the song’s chorus.

It’s been a big year for Long, who, after over a decade of working behind the scenes as a songwriter under the moniker Priscilla Renea, had a breakthrough moment after her song “Hrs And Hrs” went viral on TikTok. Long is nominated for three Grammys at next year’s ceremony, including Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Hrs And Hrs,” as well as the coveted Best New Artist award.

Long has been nominated in the past as a songwriter, but her current slate of nominations marks the first time she’s been nominated for work that she’s performed herself. In an interview with Billboard, Long revealed how she reacted to the news of her nominations.

“…I definitely cried for a couple of minutes because it was a relief,” Long said. “I feel really good. I feel very grateful. And it’s historic. My age [Long is 34], spending my own money, coming from my background — it was unheard-of stuff. I’m super grateful that the conversation is happening and that people are watching me and then the messages I get about people being inspired and they really do have stars in their eyes watching me, and that feels amazing.”

Check out the performance of “Time Machine” above.

Fousheé Has A Whimsical Thug Romance In Her Cheeky ‘My Slime’ Video

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Viral favorite singer Fousheé released her debut album Time Machine this week, along with the cheeky video for “My Slime.” The self-directed video finds Fousheé and the goon of her dreams robbing a bank, going on the run, and forced to split up when he finally gets caught. The incongruity between them — him with his gold grill and ski mask and her with her whimsical schoolgirl look — makes for a lot of comedy as she plays the lovestruck Harley Quinn to her beau’s blinged-out Joker. Even the bank tellers are smitten with their romance — although, Fousheé’s poor trigger discipline makes me want to gnaw off my own fingers.

“My Slime” isn’t the first time the singer — who really only wants to “Sing About Love” — has toyed with the dichotomy between the soft, cotton-candy vibes of her dreamy R&B and the aggressive, boastful projections of rugged rap aesthetics. In her video for “Gold Fronts,” the stripped-down, drumless backing track allows an off-kilter but engaging backdrop for Lil Wayne to flex his lyrics while Fousheé sings about wanting a pair of gold fronts — a historically atypical topic for the sort of soulful music she creates. By playing with expectations, she puts her own unique twist on all the songs on Time Machine, which is out now via RCA Records. Get it here.

Watch the video for “My Slime” above.

Fousheé Seeks A Partner In Crime In Her Breathy Track ‘My Slime’

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On the heels of her announcement as Apple’s Up Next Artist for the month of June, breakout artist Fousheé offers a final preview of her upcoming debut project Time Machine. Days before the mixtape’s release, Fousheé shares the single “My Slime” as a softhearted reflection on newfound love.

The tender track leans on a gently strummed acoustic guitar to support Fousheé’s breathy lyrical delivery. The single’s room-filling production gives the song an intimate feeling as Fousheé sings about the euphoria of finding a new crush. “You’re my slime / My partner in crime / We just blow a day but you’re still on my mind / Let’s go to Paris some time,” she lilts.

Time Machine arrives following Fousheé’s viral track “Deep End,” which gained popularity on TikTok after it was sampled by a rapper. The song has racked up millions of streams and hit the top 10 of the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Landing a spot on the chart made her the first Black women in over 30 years to do so. The last woman to achieve the feat was Tracy Chapman for “Crossroads,” which made the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart’s top ten in 1989.

Listen to Fousheé’s “My Slime” video above and check out her Time Machine cover art below.

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Time Machine is out 6/4 via Trackmasters Entertainment/RCA Records. Pre-order it here.