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Lizzo’s ‘song of the summer’ was born in D.C.

The pop and R&B star features UCB’s “Sexy Lady” on her new album. D.C. go-go fans have mixed opinions.

Lizzo makes a surprise appearance Thursday at Pieces Bar in New York City to promote her new album. (Santiago Felipe/GC Images)

If you ask Lizzo, the song of the summer has arrived — and it has a recognizably D.C. bounce.

The pop and R&B star is, of course, the one singing it. But she’s joined by UCB, the District born-and-raised band celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, for a feature that places a homegrown genre in the spotlight on a global stage.