Rooted in jazzy R&B, the project is a masterclass in character study, following the slow unraveling of its titular central figure.

“I wish I had the language to tell you how this feels,” Parks says on Heaven, a line that feels like a thesis for the album’s approach.

With credits for industry giants like Beyoncé, Playboi Carti and Drake, it’s nice to see Leven step into the spotlight claiming his moment.