Noah Cyrus - Again ft. XXXTENTACION [Music Video]

I had never heard a Noah Cyrus track until this one somehow slipped into my weekly list of music to check out. And I was immediately captivated. The melody, the writing, the producing...you think it's going to sound one way because of her age and lineage, and it kind of starts out that way, but then the pre-chorus starts and it kind of takes a different, more emotion and mature twist, while still being fantastic, energetic pop that fills the speakers and entire room. Easily one of my favorite tracks as we transition out of the Calvin Harris funk-filled summer and into fall.

Having said that, I'm conflicted every time I listen to the song because it features XXXTENTACION, an up and coming rapper who, even at the tender age of 19, has a long and extremely concerning history of domestic violence (and other violent crimes). You can read about it over at Pitchfork, and be warmed — it's grim. I try very much not to support artists who repeatedly commit violent crimes and don't learn from and/or atone for their actions. DV is especially difficult for me to look past. But I've done it here, and I don't feel great about my choice. But I'll be reminded of it every time this track plays, which I figure will be often.