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I made four lists, for different occasions and taste. One best overall, one for uptempo, one slower, and one a bit more commercial (pop).

1. Julius Rodriguez Jazzy version of a Stevie Wonder song, with so great vocals. Julius Rodriguez tapped his childhood friend Mariah Cameron to sing lead vocals on this track. I think she sounds like a young Michael Jackson.
2. Oliver Sim The xx singer reveals he has been living with HIV since age 17. Bronski Beat's Jimmy Somerville on guest vocals.
3. DJ Hell An unexpected music pairing but the minimal style and Bryan Ferry's vocals are a nice match. Truly mesmerising.
4. Stormzy All cred to Sampha imo. Like most good albums, quilty is an ensemble affair.
5. Kendrick Lamar Lighter, freer, strong album.
6. Iman Omari The soft vocals and mood.
7. DOMi and JD A duo with many friends in the music biz, and it's easy to understand why. Talent at a young age imrpesses, rarely seen in jazz fusion I would say. Refreshing and interesting.
8. Delaney Minta Like a prodction mix of RnB and Nero, weird but easy to like.
9. Tove Lo Crazy number of hits from her lately. This one matched perfectly the tv serie Euphoria.
10. Moderat Because we need that Berlin sound

Best songs

Best slow

Best uptempo

Best pop