Merry Flashing Christmas

It's Christmas and we have all been driving, eating and spending some quality time with family, but before tomorrow's Album of the Year for 2017 unveiling I wanted to spend a second on some of the remaining classic 2017 releases.

First up tomorrow I will also list the first part in my 200 best songs of 2017, tomorrow I will post songs 200, through to 101.

It was a late release but N.E.R.D released a terrific album jam packed full of guests including album of the year nominated artist Kendrick Lamar. Rihanna also featured on the lead single Lemon which was a real return to form for the trio.

Halsey released a divine pop record as well titled Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Featuring Bad at Love and the ear worm Now or Never, this was a fine released and Halsey will tour Australia alongside Kehlani.

Calvin Harris also released a delicious collection of dance tracks along with a brilliant array of guests. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 hopefully followed by Vol. 2 has been one of Calvin's most brilliant collection of songs. Feels and Slide have been worldwide smash hits and cements Calvin Harris as one of the best dance music producers of recent times.

Khalid released a sublime record, American Teen and with the title suggesting he is one talented teenager. Young, Dumb and Broke was one of the biggest hits of 2017 and he has a supreme voice, he is definitely one to watch.

I cannot wait for Lana Del Rey to tour Australia in April, 2018 and bring here Lust for Life record to an arena near you. With guests like The Weeknd and more this album was sublime, Summer Bummer is easily one of the songs of 2017.

Mura Masa's self titled record was another dance-tastic release of 2017, Love$ick, 1 Night, Nuggets and What if I go are all jams that make the perfect party playlist, like Khalid this young producer is one to watch with a great eye for talent.

Kelela released a cracking hit a while back with Rewind and Take Me Apart was a sensational RnB/pop release, what a record, LMK star will tour with The xx and Earl Sweatshirt next month.

And finally maybe my favourite album of the last few months SZA, what a brilliant record, CTRL. Supermodel, Love Galore, Go Gina, the jams just don't stop. Featured on hit HBO show Insecure, SZA's music videos also slay. I love you SZA, she will also tour down under in 2018.