Juicy J's Spoken Word Jazz Album (Yes, You Read That Right)
Plus bubbly nonchalant California rap, empowering UK R&B, North Indian classical singing mixed with space-jazz and post-rock, and an icy electronic debut from a new Cambridge duo
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From Three 6 Mafia to sedate lounge jazz, you never know where Juicy J will end up next. This week's crop of Five Albums is equally ambitious, taking their respective genres—California hip-hop, UK R&B, experimental pop and world music—to funny, strange, and relatable places. Peace to you if you find love in the club in these dog days of summer.
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