Genius explains the deeper meaning behind music.

Tanner Adell made waves when she appeared on Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER LP. The singer, who lends her voice to "BLACKBIIRD," recently stopped by the Genius Verified studios to break down her own breakout single, "Buckle Bunny." "[Buckle bunny] used to be a derogatory term used to describe a lady who got all dressed up to go to the rodeo and hit on the cowboys and hopefully link up with the cowboy with the biggest buckle, which would be whoever won that night," she says. But today, Tanner is flipping that term on its head. Now, she says, the term is defined by independence and fearlessness. And that's at the heart of this runaway hit single. The song was named as one of the Best Songs of the Year (2023) by NPR and it continues to shine alongside other Adell tracks like "Whiskey Blues." Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/tanner-adell-bre... Read all the lyrics to "Buckle Bunny" on Genius: https://genius.com/Tanner-adell-buckl... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz

Chino Pacas & Gabito Ballesteros brought a special energy to the Genius Open Mic stage to perform their hit collaboration “Tunechi.” The two rising stars pay homage to one of their rap idols, Lil Wayne. On today’s episode of Open Mic, the dynamic duo show off their seamless chemistry. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/chino-pacas-gabi... Read all the lyrics to "Tunechi" on Genius: https://genius.com/Chino-pacas-and-ga... Watch the Official Music Video for "Tunechi": • Chino Pacas - Tunechi (with Gabito Ba... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Camila Cabello is back at Genius to discuss her new hit “I LUV IT.” The electric track features Playboi Carti and is off the singer-songwriter's forthcoming album C,XOXO. On today’s episode, Camila talks about how the collaboration came about and why it made perfect sense. "[The song] represents, to me, unselfconscious pleasure," she says. "We were actually playing a lot of Playboi Carti and I feel like he represents unselfconscious creative freedom." Watch the full episode to learn more about their creative musical chemistry and why the Gucci Mane homage added to the song and album's overall vibe. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/camila-cabello-b... Read all the lyrics to "I LUV IT" on Genius: https://genius.com/Camila-cabello-and... Watch the Official Music Video for "I LUV IT": • Camila Cabello - I LUV IT Feat. Playb...

FLO is back from across the pond at Genius to discuss their latest hit “Walk Like This.” Produced by frequent collaborators MNEK, RELYT and Ashton Sellars, the trio is ushering into a new grown and sexy era with this feel-good track. On today’s episode of Verified, learn about the inspiration behind the empowering record, the creation process and more! Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/flo-breaks-down-... Read all the lyrics to "Walk Like This" on Genius: https://genius.com/Flo-walk-like-this...

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UK rap legend Giggs stopped by Genius to discuss his song “Spiderman.” The song is off the MC’s latest album Zero Tolerance, his first album since his 2020 mixtape Now or Never. On today’s episode of Verified, find out the sweet inspirations behind hard hitting track. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/giggs-breaks-dow... Read all the lyrics to "Spiderman" on Genius: https://genius.com/Giggs-spiderman-ly... Watch the Official Music Video for "Spiderman": • Giggs - Spiderman (Official Video) Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Mozzy returns to Genius to dissect his song “IF I DIE RIGHT NOW.” Produced by KXVI & Mozz (RU), the track is from his latest album, Children of The Slums. In this deeply personal song, the rapper dives into his journey in the rap game, his family, his recent jail stint, and more on today’s episode of Verified. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/mozzy-breaks-dow... Read all the lyrics to "IF I DIE RIGHT NOW" on Genius: https://genius.com/Mozzy-if-i-die-rig... Watch the Official Music Video for "IF I DIE RIGHT NOW": • Mozzy - IF I DIE RIGHT NOW (Official ... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Making her debut on Open Mic, Lee Vasi stopped by the Genius studio to perform her song “Teach Me.” The soul-soothing song, produced by Loudestro, is from her latest EP, From Me, To God. The record also earned the North Carolina native her first entries on the Billboard charts, debuting at #2 on the Gospel Digital Song Sales chart and #21 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/lee-vasi-perform... Read all the lyrics to "Teach Me" on Genius: https://genius.com/Lee-vasi-teach-me-... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom

Charlie Puth is back at Genius to discuss his new song “Hero.” The deeply personal song is also produced by the singer-songwriter himself and is the lead single off his upcoming album. On today’s episode of Verified, Charlie deep dives into the inspirations behind the song and what he learned from fellow singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/charlie-puth-bre... Read all the lyrics to "Hero" on Genius: https://genius.com/Charlie-puth-hero-... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Doechii is back at Genius to discuss her latest hit “Alter Ego.” The electrifying song features fellow Florida native JT and is produced by Zach Witness along with the Swamp Princess herself. On today’s episode of Verified, watch the TDE MC dissect her rhymes and realize an impressive connection in her lyrics in the process. Doechii previously appeared on Verified with her breakout single "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" and she performed "Booty Drop" on Open Mic. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/doechii-breaks-d... Read all the lyrics to "Alter Ego" on Genius: https://genius.com/Doechii-and-jt-alt... Watch the Official Music Video for "Alter Ego": • Doechii - Alter Ego with JT (Official... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Nasaan pulled up to Genius to discuss his hit song “GOATED.” Determined to forge his own path rather than ride the coattails of his late father, Proof of D12, the up-and-coming rapper is making his own waves in the music industry. The song features fellow Detroit native Royce Da 5'9 and is off Nasaan’s debut album 'ERROR 404.' The 2nd generation rapper also secured a partnership with ESPN and the NBA, resulting in a four-month licensing deal for the companies to use the song. On today’s episode of Verified, the multi-hyphenate artist dissects his song, why its corny to be a rappers kid, where he draws inspiration from and more! Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/nasaan-breaks-do... Read all the lyrics to "GOATED" on Genius: https://genius.com/Nasaan-and-royce-d... Watch the Official Music Video for "GOATED": • NASAAN - "Goated" (feat. Royce Da 5'9... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Camila Cabello & Lil Nas X pulled up to Genius to discuss their song “HE KNOWS.” The bouncy track is the second single from Camila’s upcoming fourth album C,XOXO. On todays episode of Verified, the duo brought the heat as they discussed their steamy song, how the collaboration came about, embracing your inner bad b*tch and more! Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/camila-cabello-l... Read all the lyrics to "HE KNOWS" on Genius: https://genius.com/Camila-cabello-and... Watch the Official Music Video for "HE KNOWS": • Camila Cabello - HE KNOWS (ft. Lil Na... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Bryson Tiller stopped by Genius to discuss his latest hit “Ciao!” The drill-influenced track is off his self-titled album, his first LP since 2020's A N N I V E R S A R Y. On today’s episode of Verified, the Kentucky star speaks about the inspiration behind this song. "The crazy thing is ciao means goodbye and hello," he says. "It be like that in relationships. You think you're saying bye. Two days later, you're saying hello again. It just be like that." During the episode, Pen Griffey also talks about global experiences, Ferraris, Lambos, and more about his artistry. "The rapper in me hates when people call me a singer. The singer in me hates when people call me a rapper," he explains. "I don't know why. People should call me an artist. Just call me that." Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/bryson-tiller-br... Read all the lyrics to "Ciao!" on Genius: https://genius.com/Bryson-tiller-ciao... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Dan Reynolds pulled up to Genius to dissect the latest Imagine Dragons hit, “Nice to Meet You,” a single from the band’s highly-anticipated forthcoming studio album, LOOM. The upbeat, flirty track is also produced by the Swedish duo Mattman & Robin. On today’s episode of Verified, Dan dives into artists being versatile, musicians making music they enjoy versus catering to their fans, his musical inspirations, and more! Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/imagine-dragons-... Read all the lyrics to "Nice To Meet You" on Genius: https://genius.com/Imagine-dragons-ni... Watch the Official Music Video for "Nice To Meet You": • Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You (O... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

30,508 views Premiered Jun 18, 2024 #NLEChoppa #SlutMeOut2 #OpenMic NLE Choppa is back at Genius to perform his eyebrow-raising viral hit, “SL-T ME OUT 2.” Produced by Emrld Beats & Synthetic, the track is a sequel to his previous hit “SL-T ME OUT,” with “SMO 2” gaining even more popularity thanks to a viral dance accompanying it. On today’s episode of Open Mic, the Memphis rapper showcases his animated, high-energy personality fans love. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/nle-choppa-perfo... Read all the lyrics to "Sl-t Me Out 2" on Genius: https://genius.com/Nle-choppa-slut-me... Watch the Official Music Video for "Sl-t Me Out 2": • NLE Choppa - SLUT ME OUT 2 (Official ... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

SEVENTEEN is back at GENIUS with a moving rendition of their latest single, “Last Night.” JEONGHAN X WONWOO deliver stirring vocals for this sensuous yet moody track from the group’s forthcoming album 'This Man.' It’s a grand return. After all, Seventeen previously graced the OPEN MIC stage with fan favorite episodes for “Ready to Love” and “2 Minus 1.” The group continues to rise with global success and they’re back with another one in the latest episode of OPEN MIC. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/seventeen-perfor... Read all the lyrics to "Last Night" on Genius: https://genius.com/Genius-english-tra... Watch the Official Music Video for "Last Night": • JEONGHAN X WONWOO (SEVENTEEN) '어젯밤 (G... Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: / genius Genius on Instagram: / genius Genius on Facebook: / geniusdotcom http://genius.com

Lay Bankz stopped by Genius to discuss her viral hit “Tell Ur Girlfriend.” The Johnny Goldstein-produced track is featured on her debut album, After 7. The song topped Billboard’s TikTok Top 50 chart for several weeks and marked Lay Bankz’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. On today’s episode of Verified, the Philadelphia native opens up about a time in her life when she fell for someone who was close to her. "When you want somebody and when you can't fight this feeling, it's like Cupid just comes out of nowhere," she explains. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/lay-bankz-breaks... Read all the lyrics to “Tell Ur Girlfriend” on Genius: https://genius.com/Lay-bankz-tell-ur-...