The third album in
Jacob Collier's ambitious Djesse series, 2020's
Djesse, Vol. 3 finds the acclaimed British singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist exploring a vibrant mix of contemporary R&B, vintage-inspired funk, and hip-hop, all woven together by his kaleidoscopic electronic-based production. The set follows
Collier's previous Djesse albums and again features a bevy of guest artists. This time out, he joins forces with
Jessie Reyez and
T-Pain on the kinetic "Count the People,"
Mahalia and
Ty Dolla $ign on the lushly emotive "All I Need," and
Tori Kelly on the swaggeringly soulful "Running Outta Love." We also get equally compelling contributions by
Kimbra,
Daniel Caesar, and
Kiana Lede. These are all gorgeously rendered songs that again underline
Collier's reputation as a pop virtuoso, ably bringing together his love of '70s soul, jazz, EDM, and hooky pop. ~ Matt Collar