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What does 'cooking' mean in music?

A$AP Rocky used the term 'cooking' to describe Rihanna working on new music. This slang term is common in creative fields, particularly music, to mean someone is actively and intensely working on a project, often implying that something exciting and high-quality is in production. It suggests a creative process is well underway.

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