David Sosa

They say the best art is the most personal, which couldn’t be more true for Sparklmami’s debut, bilingual and multi-genre album, in this body, out via Verve Records / Slowplay. The album is out now, but the rollout is far from over, as she will headline a show as part of Jazz Is Dead in LA at The Moroccan Lounge on July 22. One way or another, the Chicago-based, Texas-raised multi-hyphenate finds herself coming back home to her childhood and how she processes it as an adult.

When 15 seconds or less is all you need for your song to blow up, it’s refreshing to hear three artists and bands who still prioritize production. While the featured players behind the new songs come from different backgrounds and genres, there’s connective tissue in the way they don’t shy away from over-the-top instrumentals, bringing their A-game in the process.

To say these songs are heavy on atmosphere would be, well, untrue. Ranging from smooth blends of R&B/hip-hop and great outdoors isolation, to Daft Punk-inspired electronica, and haunting rhythms, the three artists featured know how to set the scene for three 2026 album releases. As part of the news that she will be releasing her newest album in six years, Old Flames, on Nov.