“All Star,” “Smooth,” “Mambo No. 5,” And Why 1999 Hits Are So Memeable

When Charli XCX and Troye Sivan dropped their collaborative single "1999" last fall, I didn't think much of it. (Initially, anyway.) Coming off of an incredibly strong 18-month run for both youthful and youth-focused artists, the song's punchy synth designs and adolescent wistfulness seemed like an intentional trifle — just a bit of low-stakes fun,…

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