Miguel: War & Leisure. Review Sketch

year: 2017 

tones of: michael jackson, prince, bruno mars (but better)

genre samples: alternative r&b, soul, funk, pop, rock n roll

music: groovy, energetic, attitude, bold, sincere, sexy, funky, grown, beautiful, head rocking, swaggerific, futuristic, smooth, confident

favs: pineapple skies, city of angels, now, sky walker, told you so, caramelo duro

note: not sure how i missed this in Dec. (unacceptable really), but i sure am glad i circled back around to check in on miguel for no reason. #latebutgreat

score: 8.5/10

Rhye: Blood. Review Sketch

year: 2018 

tones of: sade, wet, sinead o'connor

genre samples: alternative r&b, new age, soft pop

music: soothing, relaxing, smooth, chill, lovesick, clean, soft, delicate, romantic, melancholy, safe, silky, graceful, lush

favs: count to five, taste, waste, softly

note: if you listen to this album you might think rhye "sounds like a woman" but nope, he's a cisgender male. rhye is the artistic vehicle of one, michael milosh.

score: 7/10