Banicki didnt just give us a satisfying pick, she also provided insight into the contenders.
Between August 12 and August 23.
It may not be clear right away its the song of the summer.
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Something hasnt yet completed the cycle.
Lets talk about the contenders.
How come Drake is always in his feelings?He feels what the world feels.
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That is part of his magic and what makes him relatable.
He knows that, so hes okay to keep being lost in that.
When things go to a happy place, Drake goes to a happy place.
Dont do anything crazy.
Why arent we talking more about Janelle MonaesDirty Computeralbum?That album is not the one.
Its not fair what happened.
Christina Aguileras comeback albumLiberationdidnt liberate critics, and there was no surefire Song of Summer contender of the record.
What held her back?Page of Pentacles and Spiritual Union she hasnt hit her greatest point yet.
Which, to me, is not what I expected.
Were going to be surprised on how she peaks.
Its going to be a woman who helps make this happen.
Are we finally getting a sequel toBurlesque?Its being very, very clear.
Its not Cher, but its going to be big.
Why is Cher doing an ABBA covers album?She feels like shes learning something.
Theres some level of surprise to it.
Is Cher in a relationship?
Yes, the song just switched to When I Get My Hands on You by The New Basement Tapes.
Who exactly is Post Malone?Hes going to tell us.
Its only just begun.
Does he not do interviews?
So what genre is the song of the summer?Its definitely a love song.
Is it Maroon 5s Girls Like You?No, its not that song.
No return on investment.
Have we already heard the song?This I dont know.
Its not telling me.
Its coming out around now and finally breaking through.
Cardi Bs I Like It is the frontrunner.
Is that the song?That was a good option, but, sorry, not anymore.
The late entry is Robyns Missing U.
Is it her?This might be it.
Out of everything, Missing U is the best.
Her album will do well.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
