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  "name": "MC A.D.E.",
  "description": "MC A.D.E. appears 2 times in our Miami Bass and Miami lists, placing as high as No. 2. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.",
  "updated": "2026-08-31",
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      "whyItMatters": "Often named as the first Miami bass record proper. A train rhythm, a countdown, and low end that will damage an inadequate speaker.",
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