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Role Model, Death Wish | Track Review 🎵

Rising Maine pop singer/songwriter Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) shines on his dark yet satisfying single, “Death Wish.”

Atlanta rapper Gunna taps fellow Atlantan rapper Future for “Too Easy,” a flex track that’s entertaining but doesn’t break new ground.

Alternative collective Coldplay and K-Pop superstars BTS successfully collaborate on the entertaining, ‘universal’ single, “My Universe.”

Grammy-nominated R&B singer GIVĒON shines on “For Tonight,” the promo single from his forthcoming debut album.

Rising queer pop artist Mike Taveira, assisted by Canadian pop artist Allie X, delivers a surefire, titillating bop, “Sex for Breakfast.”

Chlöe of Grammy-nominated sister duo, Chloe x Halle, steps out on her own on her brief, sexy, suggestive R&B single, “Have Mercy.”

Underrated R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox drops one of the sassiest, sexiest, and best records of 2021 (R&B or otherwise).

DaBaby showcases some vulnerable moments on “Lonely,” his collaborative single with Lil Wayne, but remains true to self, which is polarizing.

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys taps Swae Lee for the enjoyable, if imperfect, vibe-laden single, “LALA (Unlocked).”

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran drops another enjoyable single, “Shivers,” ahead of his anticipated LP, = (Equals).

Troye Sivan delivers one of the best songs of his career with his self-described, ‘power bottom gay ballad,’ “Angel Baby.”

Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers the best LP of her career with her fourth album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.