For fans of: left-field R&B

What they say: On the album cover, it's unclear if Kelela is emerging, reborn from the water surrounding her or sinking into it, using it to isolate herself from the world around her. Perhaps it's both at once: In pulling away, nurturing herself, and ultimately offering a self defined by her boundaries, she has re-emerged more authentically, more conscientiously than ever before.

What we say: Start to finish, this album is perfection! Would recommend going on a long walk, putting in some headphones and giving this album a listen. My favorite tracks are the first one, the last one, and everything in between. - Nicole