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On Black Girl Magic and Georgia Anne Muldrow’s Latest, ‘Overload’
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On Black Girl Magic and Georgia Anne Muldrow’s Latest, ‘Overload’

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 / 31 January 2019

It's tempting to proclaim this moment in black pop as something akin to 2018's political Year of the Woman -- Year of the Sista, if you will. But today's unapologetically progressive female black pop artists stand on the shoulders of a most impressive cohort from the '90s and early '00s.

The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017
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The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017

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 / 19 December 2017

2017 has been a banner year for soul music of all stripes with a number of momentous debuts. All the while, R&B keeps pushing forward.

Kingdom: Tears in the Club
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Kingdom: Tears in the Club

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 / 20 February 2017
A future pop canvas of exquisite beauty, experimental club producer Kingdom shares an intimate, half-drunk night in and out of safe and not-so-safe spaces.
Syd – “All About Me” (Singles Going Steady)
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Syd – “All About Me” (Singles Going Steady)

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 / 25 January 2017
Syd's "All About Me" is a smooth, low-key stunner that deserves to be played with the bass up.
Kaytranada – “You’re the One” feat. Syd (Singles Going Steady)
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Kaytranada – “You’re the One” feat. Syd (Singles Going Steady)

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 / 2 November 2016
Kaytranada's classic, echoing beats, driving bass, and retro synth sounds provide the perfect backdrop for Syd's voice
Kaytranada: 99.9%
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Kaytranada: 99.9%

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 / 12 July 2016
Montreal-based producer Kaytranada attempts a lot of things on his debut. When he hits the mark, it's great. If only he hit the mark just a bit more often.