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Joy Crookes' first album embraces power, heartbreak and racial justice

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Joy Crookes' first album embraces power, heartbreak and racial justice

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with singer and songwriter Joy Crookes about her debut album, Skin.

Joy Crookes' first album embraces power, heartbreak and racial justice

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New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

Atlanta rapper Young Thug's second official studio album, Punk, is among our picks for the best new releases out on Oct. 15. Brandon Lee/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

Atlanta rapper Young Thug's Punk, Coldplay's Music of the Spheres, solo debuts from Finneas, Remi Wolf and more are among NPR Music's picks for the week's best new albums.

New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

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