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The Chainsmokers, Closer | Track Review 🎵

The Chainsmokers deliver another potential hit with the help of alternative-pop darling Halsey on “Closer.”

Urban pop artist Jason Derulo reminds us of how impactful he has been in pop music on greatest hits compilation, ‘Platinum Hits.’

Kenny Chesney returns strong with pop superstar P!nk on duet, “Setting the World On Fire.” “World” successful balances country and pop sensibilities.

Urban Pop singer JoJo makes a fierce comeback with brash, ‘unapologetic’ single “F*ck Apologies.,” featuring Wiz Khalifa.

Chi-Town rapper Lupe Fiasco aims for pop success once again on single “Pick up the Phone” (featuring Eric Turner), though ultimately falls short.

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with ‘Youth Authority’, its first album in nearly six years.

Up-and-coming contemporary R&B/pop artist Tinashe drops a good record with “Superlove,” though arguably it’s not enough to elevate her superstardom.

Katy Perry returns respectably after a three-year hiatus with Olympic single, “Rise,” which doesn’t supplant her best work.

Britney Spears’ latest single “Make Me” is easily a cut above her previous single, the mediocre “Pretty Girls” featuring Iggy Azalea.

Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.

Jidenna follows up “Classic Man” with “Little Bit More.” “Little Bit More” has some of the underpinnings of a hit, it’s lukewarm at best.

On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.