As part of New Music Friday, EW’s music team will choose some of the essential new tunes.

The one-off appearance inspired the group to record a new album their first since 1998’sThe Love Movement.

Then tragedy struck: founding memberPhife Dawg passed away in March.

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“More than any songs I’ve ever written, these almost kept me alive a little bit.

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Fergie, “Life Goes On”

Got post-election blues?

Your heart as empty as your diesel tank?

Do all your white t-shirts have stains?

That’s all just fine with Miranda.

“We should be friends,” she promises on her wonderful new song that praises imperfection.

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Bibi Bourelly,Free The Real (Pt.

“I wanted to show more of myself,” Whotold EWin June about her upcoming album.

“If I’m angry, be angry.

If I’m sad, be sad.

If I want to feel sexy, I want to do that specifically.