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Ro James, MANTIC | Album Review

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James delivers an enjoyable, ultra-sensual, and well-rounded sophomore album on MANTIC.

“15 N Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason” features music by Ariana Grade, Black Atlass, Drake, G-Eazy, J Balvin & Katy Perry.

What better way to move forward on Day 22 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than feeling “Good as Hell” with Lizzo (plus Ariana Grande)?

“Epilogue: 21 Incredible Highlights from Weekly Gems” features gems by Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Fiona Apple, Lil Uzi Vert & The Strokes.

Weekly Gems No. 9: Week of 5-25-2020 features music courtesy of Kiana Ledé, Lewis Capaldi, and Randy Newman among others.

Black Atlass exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the sensual “Night After Night” which appears on his 2020 album, Dream Awake.

“11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More” features by Childish Gambino, David Bowie, Fiona Apple, Jane’s Addiction & PARTYNEXTDOOR.

In advance of his long-awaited sophomore album, MANTIC, R&B singer Ro James releases his fourth single, “Too Much,” featuring Miguel.

“15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less” features brief songs by City Girls, Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert & Rihanna.

Weekly Gems No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, Isaac Dunbar, and Todrick Hall among others.

Trey Songz exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the hella sexy “Love Faces” which appears on his 2010 album, Passion Pain & Pleasure.

“12 Simply Terrific Before or After Songs” features music by Billie Eilish, Black Atlass, Grimes, Meghan Trainor & Moses Sumney.