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10 Albums That Defined 2024
‘Algorithm,’ ‘GNX,’ ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal,’ and ‘Timeless’ are among the modern classics that gave listeners a sense of freedom this year.
After collaborating with Beyoncé twice on her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, the Virginia native had more gas in the tank, breaking Billboard Hot 100 history with lead single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Even deep cuts like the progressive pop-folk of “Highway” and the soul-searching “Vegas” make Shaboozey country music’s new hero. Fellow Canadian artist Rochelle Jordan vocally flutters on the warmth of “Spit It Out.” Don Toliver slows it down on the intoxication of “Feel a Way.” Channel Tres burns out the dancefloor with the throwback energy of “Drip Sweat.” While Timeless collaborators bring their uniqueness to Kaytranada’s world, the producer ups the ante on his sound. While revisiting an unplanned pregnancy on “Hey Jane,” he struggles with his feelings but flawlessly switches to liveliness alongside Lil Wayne, Sexyy Red and GloRilla on “Sticky.” Tyler turns the dial-up and broadens the possibilities of hip-hop.
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