Eternal sunshine feels like the album that Ariana has always wanted to make, despite the personal deep-dive into her pain and heartbreak there is a real mature sense of clarity and optimism that radiates from this album. It may not be a departure from the sound we know and love from her, that pop/r&b perfection, but it's her most well rounded, realised and cohesive body of work to date. If anything she is just showing off not just vocally, but as a songwriter, producer and master of ... read more

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The self-titled debut, TYLA, comes out of the gate strongly with its fusion of afrobeats, amapiano, dance-pop and contemporary r&b. Tyla has solidified herself as one to watch out for in the industry because she isn't going anywhere anytime soon. There is an infectious energy that forces you to get up and move, paired with more down-tempo glimpses of vulnerability that complete this body of work. The features do this album justice (excluding Water - Remix), providing the exact energy needed ... read more

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT leaves no room for mess or skips but knows exactly who it is from opening to close. As expected from Eilish, her vulnerability is at the forefront of her music that is enhanced by her soft, airy vocals which allow more space for impact when she does begin to belt. What I appreciate about this album is the lack of fear when it comes to taking risks, Finneas is not afraid of experimentation with sound and building an atmosphere to then switch up and take us to an entirely new ... read more

COWBOY CARTER, Act 2 of three, is a fusion of the history and future of music. Yet again with another true work of art, Beyoncé has masterfully crafted this album with elements of country, Americana, funk, blues, pop, r&b, hip-hop yet constructs a cohesively sound body of work. You can feel the community within this album, embedded with themes of cultural criticism, maternal and romantic love and appreciation for her roots. Beyoncé has elevated from being a powerhouse vocalist ... read more

Positions takes on the role as the third "act" in the continuation of her works in Sweetener and Thank, U Next. Positions is Ariana's most mature vocally, topically and sonically body of work. The hopeless romantic takes us through her journey of vulnerability and giving herself grace to fall in love regardless of the pain it could cause. Where Ari is really able to shine is through her airy and masterful vocal production that she uses as an instrument. That's what makes her perfect ... read more

IGOR showcases his pain, passion and angst of heartbreak in a sonically perfect album. Tyler's venerability paired with the synth heavy, dark, distorted pop/hip-hop fusion takes the listener into his mind. The quality of production is next level and this album helped to grow my obsession with music and began to teach me how to properly digest art when I was 14. This album forces that out of the listener when you let yourself be consumed by the music. 5 years on and IGOR has cemented its place ... read more

Upon my first listen of Renaissance I had no idea what to expect, knowing little of Beyoncé’s discography I was intrigued. An immediate shift occurred and I fell in love becoming enamoured by what I was hearing. Typically, after the hype of a release and I become accommodated to an album, I can allow myself to make judgement on how it stacks up in comparison to my taste discography. Often times, a body of work will feel less impactful. Renaissance was something like I had never ... read more