In Brief

*** Shanice, “21 . . . Ways to Grow,” Motown. Many young female singers would like to grow up to be Janet Jackson, but few have as good a shot at it as Shanice. On this coming-of-age album, the veteran recording artist celebrates adulthood with her most mature effort yet, a cohesive collection of playful hip-hop, come-hither power ballads and aggressive funk.

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