Amara-Fe has definitively shifted from the messy business of becoming into the absolute certainty of claiming with her new album, "A Queen’s Ambition". The rising solo artist, tethered to deep musical roots extending through Mission and Dallas, Texas, arrives fully formed here. There is a palpable weight to her cinematic R&B and electropop arrangements. You can almost feel her surveying her territory, setting borders,...

Listening to this gorgeous song, which was written in the context of expressing one's affection for another person, is a great way to make this weekend feel even more special. The initial appearance of Hettie B is intriguing, and we can't ignore it. She just released a new track under the title "Something About You" as a single. The overall atmosphere of the song is upbeat...