Kendrick Lamar & SZA review – a pyrotechnic party of dark and light
He’s icy, she’s all sunshine – but the rapper and R&B star’s talents prove perfectly complementary in a historic two-hander
Jorja Smith review – mega-watt charisma powers ambitious new songs
Touring for the first time since 2018, Smith’s sonic palette has expanded and tonight she shows a talent that could take her almost anywhere
Kendrick Lamar and SZA review – powerhouse duo make their mark in Atlanta
The record-breaking Grand National tour brings together two stylistically opposed stars and continues an internet-breaking feud
Davido: 5ive review – flashes of Afropop excellence
The Nigerian superstar’s vocal prowess and smooth beats have their moments on his latest album, but at 17 tracks it could use an edit
Greentea Peng: Tell Dem It’s Sunny review – a musical rebirth with swagger
The south-east Londoner’s second album pairs a refreshed musical palette with streamlined, introspective lyrics
The Brand New Heavies review – acid jazzers are as slick and funky as ever
While their hits from their 90s hip heyday are now more likely to be heard on Magic FM’s drive-time slot the band’s punchy melodies can still get the party started
Joy Crookes review – an enthralling, intimate set from this rising London soul star
The twentysomething singer-songwriter brings classic Motown rhythms with a touch of hip-hop to a resounding set of anti-anxiety anthems
The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you … and drive you up the wall
On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyrics
Beyoncé NFL half-time show review – country ho-ho-ho-down is playful and infectious
Show livestreamed on Netflix is first live performance of material from country-themed album Cowboy Carter
Poppy Ajudha: Poppy review – frank lyrics elevate soulful, funky love songs
The singer-songwriter cycles through many moods, finding hope and complication in her search for love and meaning
Flo: Access All Areas review – skilful R&B revivalists need to get their freak on a bit more
The trio bring gorgeous vocals and spiky attitude to 90s-facing songs – but they need a little more of that era’s oddball invention, as well as an undeniable hit
Autre Ne Veut: Love, Guess Who?? review – long-awaited return is like peak Magic FM
Arthur Ashin’s first album for nearly a decade sounds bruised and careful, its melodies strong and simple – including his best song to date
Janet Jackson review – glitz, glamour and a very quick run-through of the hits
She lets eight songs go by before she breaks out the old favourites – but when she does, it reminds you why she ruled the charts
Oxlade: OFA (Oxlade from Africa) review – an extremely likable debut
Two years on from his viral summer hit Ku Lo Sa, the Nigerian singer’s debut album showcases his free-floating, mellifluous style
The Weeknd review – superstar showman wows on a monumental scale
Performing to over 70,000 fans, the mystique merchant put on a 27-song set showcasing new music as well as favourites