Skin

"The Bangladeshi-Irish south Londoner's urgent debut album laces trauma and social commentary with bouncing melody and retro stylings ... If the point of a debut album is getting to know an artist, then Skin is a masterclass".

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"'Skin' rises from the most intimate pockets of Crookes's life: the emotional turmoil around growing up, heartbreak, forgiveness, and relationships that don't offer the sanctuary they promise. But here, she allows herself to revel in her own possibility of healing, singing directly about her past and who she wants to become, letting her formidable voice guide the way: cool, curious, full of momentum".

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"Across 'Skin', the 13 smooth jams showcase Joy Crookes not only as a vocalist or candid writer but as the new face of British soul. While many artists chase nostalgia, Crookes offers a different way forward by disregarding the traditional boundaries of classicism".

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