Y: The Dream, “Nothing Will Feel the Same” – As sure as the sun will shine and the wind will blow, so will The Dream continue to make songs about love and sex (but mostly sex) in the style of ’90s balladeers like Jodeci and BLACKstreet. “Nothing Will Feel the Same” is from the just-released fourth entry in his cycle of SexTape albums (or mixtapes—at this point, there’s basically a nominal difference between the two). He knows his lane, and he rides it like an OnlyFans post. —Rich Juzwiak
Y: Kehlani, “Everybody Business” – R&B singer Kehlani’s “Everybody Business” is the best song about hating public discourse and gossip since Lindsay Lohan’s “Rumors.” Though, where LiLo was angry, Kehlani is mournful—it’s an interesting approach, but not one that will curb criticism. In fact, it may very well prove to be the opposite. But as she sings, maybe she “can’t be phased.” —Maria Sherman
Y: Kehlani, “Everybody Business” – R&B singer Kehlani’s “Everybody Business” is the best song about hating public discourse and gossip since Lindsay Lohan’s “Rumors.” Though, where LiLo was angry, Kehlani is mournful—it’s an interesting approach, but not one that will curb criticism. In fact, it may very well prove to be the opposite. But as she sings, maybe she “can’t be phased.” —Maria Sherman