Music made its mark in 2024 — from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ending its two-year run, to Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album. Charli XCX gave fans a Brat summer and Kendrick Lamar dropped what has been regarded as one of the greatest diss tracks of all time.
On Friday, music historian and journalist Quentin Harrison returns to “Closer Look” to share his critiques and talk more about his top 5 albums of 2024.
5) Rosalie Cunningham, “To Shoot Another Day”
1) Jennifer Lopez, “This Is Me…Now”
Harrison also talked about Jennifer Lopez’s evolution, the future of hip-hop and how music can be used as an escape. The “Closer Look” team also share their favorite hits and artists of 2024:
Tiffany Griffith: Artist – Essence Martins; Album – “Deer In The Headlights“; Song – “Mrs. Right”
LaShawn Hudson: Artist – Omah Lay; Song – “Moving“
Matt McWilliams: Artist – TWRP; Album – “Digital Nightmare”; Song – “A Human’s Touch“
Daniel Rayzel: Artist – Hurray for the Riff Raff; Album – “The Past Is Still Alive”; Song – “Colossus of Roads“
Rose Scott: Artist – Alice Coltrane; Album – “The Carnegie Hall Concert”; Song – “Shiva-Loka“
Sawyer Vanderwerff: Artist – Fred Again; Albums: “USB” and “Ten Days”; Song – “Baby Again…”
