Track Review: Rihanna, ‘Lift Me Up’
Although we’ve heard Rihanna’s musical voice multiple times since ‘ANTI’ dominated the world in 2016, it truly is beautiful to hear unaccompanied on an original song once more.
Track Review: SZA, “Shirt”
Written alongside Rodney Jerkins and Freaky Rob, “Shirt” finds SZA in a space far removed from the “Good Days” she sang about a year ago.
Track Review: Chlöe & Latto, "For The Night”
Chlöe has finally delivered a single that showcases her viability as a pop star without sacrificing what makes her so arresting as a vocalist and performer.
Track Review: Ciara & Summer Walker, ‘Better Thangs’
“Better Thangs” has the potential to do for 2022 Ciara what “Body Party” did for 2013 Ciara.
Track Review: Paramore, ‘This Is Why’
“This Is Why” evokes the tension between the subtle darkness of isolation and the freedom to be found in solitude.
Track Review: Bree Runway, ‘That Girl’
Bree’s latest single is an uncharacteristically redundant offering.
Track Review: Glorilla & Cardi B, “Tomorrow 2”
Cardi and Glorilla trade verses about paying no mind to their detractors and stressing self-reliance above all else.
Track Review: Sam Smith & Kim Petras, “Unholy”
It’s rare to find songs so innately aware of their campy debauchery, but “Unholy” wears it proudly.