The genesis of the BC-born DJ, environmentalist and activist’s latest is not only one of the year’s best stories of the year but it also makes for one of the best albums. Inspired by an 11-hour series of tapes, left behind by her late father and meant to leave his family advice based on his life and legacy, his voice becomes interspersed with Jayda G’s disco-house electronic mixes. In a rare moment, Jayda herself offers vocals throughout, coming to terms with grief.
By Prabhjot Bains
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga sing and dance in a film that inherently struggles to justify its existence.