Listening to Shelita’s new single, “Fade,” is a strange and strangely comforting exercise in suspension. The track is built on a foundation you could almost set your watch to—a steady, pulsing beat that feels less like a drum machine and more like a medical monitor keeping track of something vital. Over this steady pulse, airy synths drift and gather like weather fronts, creating a...

The song's authenticity lies in the sincerity with which it was written and performed and in the emotional weight he gives to his rapping. This is a beautiful song by any measure. The new tune "I'm Right Here" by UK rapper Mr Streetz deals with the serious issue of helping alcoholics find comfort and hope before it's too late. It's great that he tackles serious issues...