Top Music Picks of 2024: Albums and Songs

NPR Music has released its list of the 50 best albums of 2024, a selection process involving extensive discussions among its team of experts. The list includes a diverse range of genres, from hip-hop to classical, and features artists like Kendrick Lamar, whose surprise album 'GNX' made the cut. Ann Powers highlights albums such as Luiza Brina's 'Prece' and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short 'N Sweet,' while her personal favorite is Cassandra Jenkins' 'My Light, My Destroyer,' praised for its blend of pop and avant-garde elements.