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Incubus, Nimble Bastard | Track Review 🎵

Veteran alternative rock band Incubus makes a spirited return with unapologetically-titled single, “Nimble Bastard.”

Kygo and Selena Gomez make magic on electro-pop single, “It Ain’t Me.”

Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’

Alternative pop standout Lana Del Rey returns with a new, atmospheric, romantic single “Love.” Interestingly, it manages to incorporate some groove.

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.