Ricochet is one of those songs that makes you feel like a protagonist walking down the street. The album is a fun listen but ultimately less memorable. 2025

Beauty In Death is cohesive but doesn't hit quite like its predecessors, perhaps due to its tendency to mimic commercial hip hop, as in Please Stand By. However, the self-titled track is gorgeous. 2025

Phases leans more into hip hop, staying dark, provocative, and effortlessly beautiful. 2025

I remember, back in the day, attending my driving classes while obsessed with some of these dark R&B tunes, such as Dancer in the Dark or Keep It Up. And what great company they remain for night driving. 2025