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Alicia Keys, KEYS | Album Review 💿

Alicia Keys surprises with her eighth studio album, KEYS, featuring both sparer originals and remixed, ‘unlocked’ versions of those originals.

Rick Ross ‘does his thing’ on “Little Havana,” assisted by self-proclaimed cocaine king, Willie Falcon and The-Dream.

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, “2021” where they seek to return to simpler times.

Melodic rapper Juice WRLD returns with another posthumous record, “Wandered to LA,” assisted by pop superstar, Justin Bieber.

Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes channels his recent breakup into a marvelous, vulnerable single, “It’ll Be Okay.”

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a compelling, powerful return with “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

While constant noise seems to plague him, Joshua Bassett shines through nonetheless on Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP).

Though overshadowed by noise about everything else but music, the talented Joshua Bassett delivers on his honest single, “Crisis.”

Ascending middle-aged country musician Walker Hayes continues to build to the biggest album of his career with third single, “AA.”

Blueface and Blxst join forces on the brief single “Chose Me,” showcasing effective but contrasting styles musically.

Synthpop standout Years & Years (Olly Alexander) and Galantis join forces on the marvelous, ear-catching single, “Sweet Talker.”