“Better Thangs” has the potential to do for 2022 Ciara what “Body Party” did for 2013 Ciara.

“This Is Why” evokes the tension between the subtle darkness of isolation and the freedom to be found in solitude.

Bree’s latest single is an uncharacteristically redundant offering.

Cardi and Glorilla trade verses about paying no mind to their detractors and stressing self-reliance above all else.

It’s rare to find songs so innately aware of their campy debauchery, but “Unholy” wears it proudly.

“Minaj's new single only piques interest because of what it reminds us of, not what it actually is.”

The song’s blandness renders it passable, but forgettable.

Renée infuses pop’s recent stream of histrionic breakup ballads with her Broadway flair.

Ciara wields the frenetic production to deliver another high-energy dance track.

An uncharacteristically weak single that's nothing more than a lukewarm offering.

With the help of Usher, City Girls aim high for a new summer hit to follow in the footsteps of “Act Up” and “Twerkulator.”

A missed opportunity to truly lay into the BET Awards as an institution and unpack how they fail to serve so many segments of the Black community.

A sizzling mixture of ‘90s house and NOLA bounce that results in a rousing dancefloor anthem of pure unadulterated joy.

Chlöe's stunning harmonies save the song from the pitfalls of its contrived lyrics.

Demi's new single, the first taste of 'Holy Fvck,' is less of a pivot and more of a homecoming.

“This Hell,” the lead single for Hold The Girl, picks up where SAWAYAMA left off in its boundless exploration of arena rock and power pop.