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“Birthday Cake” by Rihanna
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What happens when two of the most outrageous beats of the 2010s are made by the same duo and nobody sees it coming? Don Cannon sits down with Da Internz. From Big Sean's "A$$" to Rihanna's "Birthday Cake," these records didn't just top charts, they redefined what pop and hip-hop could sound like. Da Internz walk through how they turned minimalist ideas into maximal moments, using unorthodox textures, off kilter drum patterns and a sense of humor that translated to millions of spins.
