The Oscar-winning actress was once a contender on American Idol, blowing away much of the competition with a blast of her ample lungs. Her eponymous debut has been two years in the making and covers many bases with competence, including R&B, rap and balladry. Two tracks really stand out – the naughty Pocketbook and I’m His Only Woman, a storming ode to Aretha Franklin.

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