A shrewd student of R&B, gospel and love songs, Canadian songwriter Daniel Caesar crafts thoughtful, gorgeous music that calls back to the dusty-grooves era as it nudges the late-'10s mainstream forward. The swooning ballad “Japanese Denim” echoes Gamble & Huff while name-checking high-quality jeans; “We Find Love” brings heartbreak to church, calling forth comfort from a choir. Caesar's duets tug at the heartstrings while recalling the greats: The steamy Kali Uchis collab “Get You” sets its mood with come-hither vocals and woozy synths; “Best Part”, where he faces off with the mysterious H.E.R., revels in romance amidst mellow strumming.