Naomi Sharon won't be able to escape the obvious comparisons to Elder Sade Adu; however, with Obsidian, she comes by them honestly.

DeVita is a South Korean R&B singer with some blessedly large brass balls; however, EP Naughty isn't anything special, in the long run.

Jung Kook shows some lovely vocals and intermittent interesting musical choices with debut LP GOLDEN.

Rad Museum offers GIRL, an EP that bucks convention even when some of the tropes used are conventional.

Baby Rose brings a fresh perspective on genre music with her latest release, Through and Through.

MILLIC is one of the more underappreciated artists coming from South Korea's hip-hop scene, and with his latest, he drives that point home.

With Guilty, Taemin taps into his maturity, his sensuality in a way that I've not quite heard from him before.

Qveen Herby is criminally underrated. The Muse lives up to its title, as this is an album meant to inflate the feminine ego. AND I LIVE!

Earl Sweatshirt lulls you into a false sense of serenity, then kicks you in the teeth. Voir Dire dares the listener to judge him.

As soon a Raven begins, Kelela envelopes listeners in melodic, soothing, ethereal energy.

Shania Twain gifted her fans an Queen of Me, a dazzling album highlighting how thoroughly she changed the landscape of country forever.

With Gasms, Smokey Robinson once again proves elegant lyricism and poetic storytelling will always deliver the best listening experience.

Sampha comes back after a respite to deliver a gorgeous and bold piece of work with Lahai.

Janelle Monáe brings a sensual reawakening of self with The Age of Pleasure.

José James offers a gorgeously reverent tribute to one of the most iconic R&B albums of all time.

Victoria Monét captures true nostalgia by simply tapping into the softness of her lovely vocal and honest-to-goodness quality composition.

BOBBY's Robert is an EP in the form of a threat, and I am here for it!

With POP A LOT, Sik-K once again impresses with impeccable production and an adventurous penchant for experimentation.

With Canon Metis, Mélat gives listeners permission to embrace the ups, downs and exquisite humanity of life and love.

Zior Park impresses once again and delights with his brand of off-kilter rap-infused pop with WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE?