Jorja Smith

She manages to blend her style seamlessly with the diverse styles of her guests. The fascinating chemistry among them makes this mixtape full of fun and surprises.

The Bay Area stop on her second tour in North America this year proved a massive success to an extremely receptive international audience.

The political statements in 2018’s film, music and television have transcended party lines to make up mass media that compels and entertains, and its creators deserve some recognition.

This year, women are at the forefront of modern music. From those already at the top of their game, such as ponytail-wearing superstar Ariana Grande, to those just getting started, such as U.K. R&B singer Jorja Smith, female artists have dominated 2018’s soundtrack with their bops, ballads and visual albums.

Velazquez is doing everything in her power to keep her grades strong: “I’m just really, really adamant about maintaining a strong presence,” she said. “I deserve to be here, and I want to be here. But in order to do that, you have to put the work in.”

The project’s amalgamated genres are connected by a common backdrop of heartbreak, proving her ability to create cohesive yet multifaceted art.

Here are some highly anticipated albums to listen to while you pore over your textbooks in the library or when you find yourself in dire need of a break.

Luckily, the “Black Panther” soundtrack makes “All The Stars” look like a chart-friendly bone tossed to the Marvel bigwigs.

An inspiring playlist to get ya moving. Get up, get active, bop around, shake it and groove on, Bears!