Some might call this an album of maturation, but it ultimately seems more like an invitation—Staples finally allowing his fans to know him just a bit more. The songs, like a series of vignettes that don't even reach the three-minute mark, feel intimately autobiographical. That's where all the songs started. Once the album is released, all of it will be available in your library. Intimate, ruminative, and relaxed, this mix highlights the sound of solo piano in repose: calm, in 88 keys. His sharp matter-of-factness and acerbic humor have often masked criticism in piercing barbs and commentary in unflinching bravado. A lot of Alanis Morissette, Eminem, and Lauryn Hill—people who were just putting their heart on the line. This playlist is updated often, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library. The track cruises along at a bouncy, midtempo pace, driven by his soulful, always striking falsetto. A deep knowledge of music, which he attributes to his family, shines throughout the EP. Our editors rotate selections regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library. Literally, the first thing he played is what you hear on the track.。
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