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Jon Batiste, We Are | Album Review 💿

Gifted, versatile Louisianan musician Jon Batiste delivers one of the year’s best and most satisfying R&B albums with We Are.

On this the 14th edition of 5ive Songs, 2021, we select five songs that are associated with the word LIFT or LIFTING in some form or fashion.

On this edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with MERCY in some form or fashion.

On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with the word ACT, ACTING, or ACTIONS.

11 News Songs That Are Definitely Newsworthy 🎧 features Aaron Frazer, Anthony Hamilton, Fleetwood Mac, Fiona Apple & Kehlani.

R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan makes a compelling comeback with Heaux Tales, her first album in six years.

On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with a TURN or TURNING in some form or fashion.

On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five songs that are associated with the word QUARANTINE in some form or fashion.

Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. continues a strong run in 2020 with her latest single, “Hold On,” hearkening back to the R&B of old.

“Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in March 2020” features Bright Eyes, Childish Gambino, Demi Lovato, Dixie Chicks & J Balvin.

“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in December 2019” features songs by Blake Shelton, Halsey, Jacob Collier, Tame Impala & The Weeknd.

13 Songs That Explore the Power of Forgiveness is comprised of songs from Brandi Carlile, Leon Bridges, Paramore, Tame Impala & Whitechapel.