Janet returns after a long album drought. The album is good,
filled with thoughtful songs. There aren’t many guests, but J.Cole and Missy
Elliot deliver on their respective tracks. Black Eagle is a really interesting
track. The album’s production is solid but nothing over achieving. Lyrically
Janet does well, but I feel like she’s channeling MJ a little too much. No Sleep w/or without J.Cole is the best song here.Janet
obviously wanted to make an album that sounded different than her 2008 outing
Discipline, and the result is a win.
Doja Cat has been one of my favorite rapper/singers of the past few years. Let's see which albums are the best from her. 5) Amala (88)- Doja’s first album is honestly pretty damn good. You can tell she was still refining her sound tho on this. The last 3 songs “Juicy”, “Tia Tamera”, and “Mooo” are so good. “Candy” is another banger. The album is really well balanced being pretty much good in all areas but not really great in any tho. Favorite Track: Mooo. 4) Scarlet (90)- Believe it or not, this was an album I was on the fence about getting. I’m glad I got it. This is a rap heavy album but there’s still plenty of singing here and there. “Demons” and “F**k the GIrls” are Doja at her roughest. “Attention” was a great single. “Agora Hills” is a nice cute track. The monster single “Paint the Town Red” is the best track however. This album wa a big departure for her, but for the most part it paid off. Fav. Track Paint the Town Red. 3) Vie (92)- This was Doja returning to her pop roots,...
