This young vocalist has the heavy responsibility of opening Coldplay’s summer tour, and if impatient fans are willing to give her a listen, they likely won’t be disappointed by her ability to switch from a plaintiff ballad to a poppy dance beat. The album’s designated single, the powerful “Next to Me,” is fun and inviting but pales in comparison to the opener, “Heaven,” and “Breaking the Law.” Capitol (capitolrecords.com). — Nancy Ford
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