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10.0
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10.0 |
Dork
Mahalia has settled in herself, and the result is a no-holds-barred mission statement of love and letting go
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9.0
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9.0 |
DIY
Striking a perfect balance between familiarity and unpredictability, it’s a delight
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8.0
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8.0 |
NME
Featuring Stormzy, Jojo and some of her most honest writing to date, the Leicester-born singer's second album hits where it hurts
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8.0
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8.0 |
musicOMH
Second album by R&B artist is an assured, charismatic release that convincingly embodies several styles
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8.0
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8.0 |
All Music
The undaunted folk-soul opener "Ready," strutting "In My Bag," and slick street-soul jam "Isn't It Strange," all of which are unassisted, are just as striking as any track with a co-star
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8.0
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8.0 |
The FT
The Leicestershire-raised singer delivers uncluttered R&B with adroit singing
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Observer
The British singer’s second album finds her on confident form, outshining big-name appearances from Stormzy and Jojo
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8.0
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8.0 |
Clash
A glittering gem amongst recent releases, ‘IRL’ sees Mahalia defining herself as a long-standing name within British RnB
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Arts Desk
There is also deep musicianship that goes back not just to the Nineties, but much further
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
If IRL is not as consistent as her previous output, this new album still cements Mahalia as a major R&B/Soul fixture both nationally and abroad. It’s high time the genre and its players get the recognition they deserve
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Skinny
Co-written and produced by Raye, Mahalia's IRL is satiny and consistent, but sonically and lyrically we're eager for bigger swings
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6.0
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6.0 |
Loud And Quiet
High-profile guest turns by the likes of Stormzy and Kojey Radical help to break things up, but there are otherwise few surprises on IRL; if you liked Love and Compromise, you’ll find yourself well-catered for
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