The best pop music reflects the world in which it’s created, giving the listener a cypher to decode its complexities without losing the perspective and personality of the artist performing that music. On Small Infinity, Houston Kendrick threads that needle with panache, imbuing relatable themes of self-doubt, young love and embracing your own individuality with lived experiences. You never lose sight of Kendrick in his music, even as he weaves through genres and personas. Small Infinity is an impressive debut, a record that makes good on its mission statement of celebrating the self and reveling in the wisdom of introspection.
Best Pop Album
