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  A year after its release, I've decided to dissect what may be one of the best pop albums from a recent artist in the past decade. MOTOMAMI is an unforgettable third release from Spanish artist Rosalia, an album that is layered with texture and finesse, its flamenco brought into a new sonic timeline, speeding past traditional familiarities. This album pushes Rosalià to a new status in her artistry, an embodiment of her consistent dedication to nurturing her sound, allowing herself to adapt her musical ability to fit into the moulds of any genre she wishes. Rosalia releases her protruding sadness heard in “El Mal Querer”, letting her vocal capability be showcased through contrasting production; creating a necessary nonchalance for her sound. She allows herself to create an album that curates an aura that compliments what it means to be a MOTOMAMI. MOTOMAMI embodies its role without fault, making just under an hour Rosalia contains the experience within a shorter time frame making s...

A love letter to the queer community: ACTI RENAISSANCE  After the release of her 6th studio album ‘Lemonade’ as her most personal project, many were left wondering how she would continue to set another standard with her next album. An artist that's completely mastered the art of dedication to their craft; allowing herself to pour her whole soul into her work and create untouchable projects time and time again. It does not come as a surprise that she's managed to surpass her own greatness and create an album as flawless and fun as RENAISSANCE, this is Beyoncés take on maximalism, a transparent work of freedom and a reintroduction to Sasha Fierce with extra vigour.   RENAISSANCE is refreshing and insightful, a well crafted dedication to the likes of disco,house,soul and dancehall. Beyoncé created this project as a form of escapism for people to look at the joys in life, to dance, to be free. A love letter to the queer community and her late relative (Uncle Jonny) this album...