Ari Lennox’s ‘age/sex/location’ marks new levels of maturity and intimacy for the Queen of Dreamville.

It’s only fitting that Beyoncé’s first solo studio album in six years is both a literal rebirth of her past records and an utterly fearless expansion of her core sound.

Burna Boy secures himself another triumph with his inimitable charisma and valiant attempts at opening up.

Future’s commitment to self-caricature prevents the album from displaying any moments of accountability or genuine vulnerability — the moments that made past records quintessential.