New Music Quick Reactions Dec 17

Singles Aaliyah and The Weeknd, Poison (A-): The murky beat, the sublime vocal filters, the crystal-clear Weeknd feature, the strong structure, this song has it all. This refreshing collaboration features some of the best of both Abel’s and Aaliyah’s soundscapes. 6LACK, By Any Means (C+): The slow jams of 6LACK have defined Atlanta’s R&B scene

New Music Quick Reaction Dec 3

Singles Cordae and Lil Wayne, Sinister (B+): One of the most promising rising stars in the rap game, Cordae’s debut album, The Lost Boy, showed promise but since then he has become even more proficient. His growth shows in this tightly produced track featuring Lil Wayne. Great bars, great beat, good track. SZA, I Hate