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Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jardín | Album Review 💿

Gabriel Garzón-Montano delivers a compelling alternative R&B/soul tour de force with Jardín.

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

Up-and-coming “Panda” rapper Desiigner returns with ferocious if shallow rhymes on his new single, “Outlet.”

R&B diva Mariah Carey gets an unlikely assist from West Coast rapper YG on her new breakup anthem, “I Don’t.”

New-look-country standout Sam Hunt returns with his second new single of 2017, “Body Like a Back Road.”

Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

Christian rapper Lecrae delivers a spiritual banger with “Blessings.” He gets a welcome assist from Ty Dolla $ign.

Alex Aiono is ready for primetime with his major label debut single, “Work the Middle.” He’s a potential superstar.

Goth-rock vets AFI return with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Aurelia” marks the third advance single.

Goth-rock vets AFI return with The Blood Album, their first album since 2013. “White Offerings” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

Goth-rock vets AFI returns with AFI (The Blood Album), their first album since 2013. “Snow Cats” serves as one of four pre-release singles.

Underrated urban contemporary artist August Alsina returns with addictive, passionate new single, “Drugs.”