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Doechii makes a firey debut with Alligator Bites Never Heal. This project is filled with an entirely unique blend of killer vocals, interesting vocal leveling and expression in her delivery, and some honestly preposterous bars that somehow still end up topical in their own unique way. Doechii gives a strong performance with a continuous theme arc and stream of consciousness that still ends up coming together in the end. This album felt like a blast to old-school hip hop past while ... read more

Marcus gives ambient, dreamy and slight dissociation with The Death Of Summer & Other Promises. A bit safe sounding, but good vocal stacks! With slight twinges of interesting sonic choices, this rock singer-songwriter executes great instrumentation, but could use an extra push in song structure and melodic progression creativity. This would also be more effective with less reverb on the main vocal.

Favorites: Lovesick Boy Prays, Skin Parade
Least Favorites: GIrls that Play, Snowflake ... read more

Ari delivers an incredibly vulnerable R&B pop record that went vastly under appreciated in this last year in the slew of notable 2024 pop princess projects. Amongst many pop culture scandals, Grande manages a concise, and exciting album just over half an hour, executing transitions and an overall concept well. With flawless vocal layering and surprisingly introspective lyricism, Ari delivers some of her best writing since thank u, next and we see her evolution in sonics marry wonderfully ... read more

Sabrina's Short N Sweet gives audiences a fresh girly pop sound like no other. With a great variety of production and song genres and an exciting concision and entirely Sabrina silly, this project sells pop at its best. From bitter to frustrated to bored to pitying to horny, Carpenter effortlessly brings tunes that are fun, right to the point, and super shiny. This record aligns well with the glamorous and mischievous pop princess that she's proven herself to be time and time again. ... read more