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Halsey's "Lucky" Song Samples

Jessica Ann Catena

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Halsey's a modern pop singer since 2014. Breaking through The Chainsmokers' 2016 #1 hit "Closer", she brings an edgy darkness in her music. Preparing her 5th album, Halsey released promo singles: "The End", "Lucky", and "Lonely Is the Muse".  "Lucky" has double mashup samples by Britney Spears and Monica. Learn the biographies of all 3 women, tying in each hit song used.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Mentioned media:
“Alone” - Halsey (2018)
"Alone (Remix)" - Halsey feat. Big Sean and Stefflon Don (2018)
"Without Me" - Halsey (2018)

"Cry Me a River" - Justin Timberlake (2002-2003)
"Lucky" - Britney Spears (2000)

"The Boy Is Mine" - Brandy & Monica (1998)
"Angel of Mine" - Monica (1998)
"Angel of Mine" - Eternal (1997)
Monica's "Everything to Me" (2010), sampling Deniece Williams' "Silly" (1981)
Monica's album news - (Variety)

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Related Episodes:
Ep. 48 - Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine"
Ep. 69 - Justin Timberlake Top 20
Ep. 112 - Britney Spears Top 20
Ep. 121 - Janet Jackson Documentary
Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
Ep. 199 - Doja Cat's "Attention"

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