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Shawn Mendes, “It’ll Be Okay” | Track Review 🎵

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.”

Following a six-year-hiatus, decorated pop musician Adele releases one of the best albums of her career with 30.

Rapper NLE Choppa goes hard on “I.Y.B.” (“If you buck”), dropping a ferocious banger that runs a mere minute-and-a-half.

Rapper Saweetie is cocky, confident, and unapologetic on her short but potent banger, “Icy Chain.”

Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott delivers a surefire vibe on “Mafia,” the companion single to “Escape Plan.”

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran reflects on marriage, fatherhood, and where his life currently stands on the enjoyable =.