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Usher, I Cry | Track Review 🎵

Usher captures the emotions of the racial issues plaguing America masterfully on “I Cry,” pledging to fight for necessary change.

South Korean girl group BLACKPINK deliver a total, infectious bop with the ultra-sleek “How You Like That.”

Hit-making rapper Megan Thee Stallion returns with another short, sweet, and fearlessly unapologetic banger, “Girls in the Hood.”

Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth continues to become more mature on his 80s-infused, falsetto heavy single, “Girlfriend.”

Jack Harlow calls upon DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne for the remix of his Billboard Hoot 100 hit, “WHATS POPPIN.”

Toronto Indie-pop singer/songwriter Elrichman captivates on the unusual gem “On the Nose,” from his forthcoming album, Heaven’s Mayor.

British singer/songwriter Barbarossa shines on his single, “Make it Through,” which tackles the process of overcoming life’s hurdles.

Back with his first LP of originals in eight years, the iconic Bob Dylan is superb throughout his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

Pop singer/songwriter Nick Deutsch delivers a moving, powerful record in “Monsters,” speaking about ‘monsters’ shouldn’t thwart love.

“Death bed” is the crowning achievement on poems of the past, but Powfu shows immense potential and talent beyond its biggest hit.

Alicia Keys remains woke to what’s concerning and plaguing the world, particularly black Americans on her single, “Perfect Way to Die.”

Russian rappers MORGENSHTERN and Eldzhey bring cockiness, confidence, and ample drip to their banger, “Cadillac.”