Jae Stephens shares pop legends playlist for The Cover.

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When Jae Stephens, a genuine triple-threat reshaping the modern pop landscape, curates a playlist, you listen. For The Cover, she hasn't just thrown together a random assortment of tracks; she's delivered a masterclass in pop lineage, a sonic genealogy that traces the very DNA of her own artistry.Titled 'She’s Sooo Sellout,' the list is a defiant reclamation of pop's commercial heart, spotlighting the unassailable legends who taught us that ambition and artistry are not mutually exclusive. From the divine vocal runs of Beyoncé, a force of nature whose career is a blueprint for sustained excellence, to the intricate rhythmic architectures of Janet Jackson, whose 'Control' era forever redefined the producer-artist relationship, Stephens maps her influences with the precision of a true student of the game.The inclusion of Kylie Minogue is a particularly telling choice, highlighting a deep appreciation for pure, effervescent pop craftsmanship that transcends fleeting trends, while a nod to the sample-savvy, bedroom-produced genius of PinkPantheress connects this legacy directly to the TikTok generation. This isn't a mere collection of songs; it's a statement of intent.In an era where genre lines are increasingly blurred, Stephens’ selections affirm the enduring power of a perfectly crafted pop song—the kind that can dominate stadiums and headphones with equal force. She’s drawing a line from the iconic to the insurgent, placing herself firmly within that continuum.By celebrating these architects of pop, from the stadium-filling anthems to the intimate, digitally-native hits, Stephens isn't just showing us her inspirations; she's showing us her roadmap, proving that to understand the future of pop, you must first pay homage to the legends who built the foundation. It’s a curated journey through the sounds that forged a rising star, a playlist that feels less like a promotion and more like a personal manifesto set to a killer beat.

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