Jessie Reyez is such a fascinating entity in the R&B space. Her voice, if nothing else, is the poster child of cursive singing, and her subject matter often centers around various roles of love.

The appeal for Vince Staples has never been his flow, although he possesses a stellar repertoire in his arsenal. Nor is it his lyricism or ability to flip syllables with a gymnast's finesse. The power is his ability to paint better pictures of real-world grime and truth in a genre where grime and truth are the forefront topics of discussion.

“Control” by ILOVEMAKONNEN and Yellow Trash Can has all the energy of the opening credit sequence of an indie skating film. It’s fun, sets the appropriate tone, and elevates the listener to not only embrace the manic elements of life but also celebrate the small victories that come with those territories.