Beach House III (2017)

"Beach House III, the proper follow-up to Free TC, trails other intermediary releases and some of Griffin's biggest hits as a featured artist, such as Fifth Harmony's "Work from Home" and Jason Derulo's "Swalla" Despite Griffin's 2010s pop success and featured roles on tracks outside the R&B and rap genres, Beach House III includes only one dance-pop diversion, and likewise mirrors Free TC with its emphasis on nonchalant balling outfitted with nuanced trap-styled rumblers and modern funk grooves. Peeling away the factors that obscure Griffin's talent -- the vulgar hedonism, the cavalcade of predominantly superfluous guest artists -- can take some effort. Beach House III is nonetheless conclusive evidence that the singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist is among the most skilled and creative figures in the business." (AllMusic)