This year, I needed more refuge, reflection & peace than ever. As always, I found myself getting a lot of that stability from music. So many great albums were dropped this year, but I found myself going back to these 5 time and time again.

CTRL – SZA

MORE LIFE – DRAKE

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More Life new project dropping in DECEMBER

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DAMN. – KENDRICK LAMAR

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DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar.

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THE THRILL OF IT ALL – SAM SMITH

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My beautiful fans, I am so so excited to finally share this news… My second album 'The Thrill Of It All' is yours November 3rd!! You can pre-order now and find out about live shows at samsmithworld.com xx

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4:44 – JAY Z

What was your favorite album of the year?