Duckwrth is at a turning point in his career. He is one of those artists who has been in the game long enough to be clearly recognisable, but struggles to confirm it. Since featuring on Kendrick Lamar’s album Damn in 2016, he’s been in an airlock, in that in-between space that allows him either to stand out musically through biases or to take the easy way out. For his second album, Jared Lee - his real name - took the first option. He travels back and forth through the countless R&B and soul influences that make up his music. On SuperGood, Duckwrth goes from early 2010s R&B (New Love Song) to rap jazz (Super Bounce with EARTHGANG), with an omnipresent sensuality that unfortunately can’t hide ‘easy-option’ melodies and themes. However, we can’t accuse him of not being ambitious when he dares to do nonchalant house on (Coming Closer) or on the superb Money Dance, featuring Jean Deaux, a track that reminds us of some Kaytranada productions. SuperGood stands out from his previous album and is sprinkled with flourishing ideas even if he struggles to keep up. The price you pay for being audacious. © Brice Miclet/Qobuz