ALBUM OF THE WEEK

BLACK GIRL MAGIC Honey Dijon ★★★II

A mainstay of the dance music underground for years, American DJ and producer Honey Dijon has recently broken through into the mainstream thanks to her work on Beyoncé’s latest album. This appreciation is overdue – her championing of house music and its roots in the LGBT community has been longstanding.

Black Girl Magic remains firmly fixed to the dance floor but expands the musical palate to include disco, vocal-driven house and Latin sounds. It’s a freewheeling affair featuring collaborators, from Brazilian drag queen and singer Pabllo Vittar, to Chicago house legend Mike Dunn.

While not quite the crossover album some had expected, Black Girl Magic takes Honey Dijon’s underground roots and creates something for everyone.