Rochelle Jordan 1021 [Amazon][iTunes][Google Play]
London-born, Toronto-reared songstress Rochelle Jordan released two solid albums, 2011’s ROJO and 2012’s P R E S S U R E, for the free. So when it came to her official debut album, she had to step things up if she wanted folks to pony up their hard-earned coins. With 1021, not only did RoJo deliver, she excelled. Wearing her ‘90s R&B influences firmly on her sleeve, the singer and longtime collaborator KLSH created soundscapes both familiar and boundary-pushing with tracks like “401,” “Lowkey,” “Playa 4 Life” and the short but sweet slow jam “Return to Sender.” With yet another solid collection under her belt and a star that’s constantly rising, don’t say we didn’t warn you when Rochelle becomes a household name. -- D-Money