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New post-Voice music out includes singles from Fousheé, Delaney and Elia Esparza.

Here’s a bit about each of those releases.

The links take you to the songs on Apple Music.

Or you can check out the Spotify snippets below.

* Fousheé from Season 15 has been on a roll since her “Deep End” hook went viral. Her own version of “Deep End” has been streamed more than 140 million times. Her followup, “Single AF,” already has 3.5 million streams. Now she’s back with “sing about love.” And she’s been named Billboard’s R&B Rookie of the Month. And she’s being featured on Vevo’s DSCVR. As for the new song, here’s what she told Billboard: “I’ve been writing from the spectrum of a single person for the past year because for a while, it wasn’t about love songs. It was: I’m frustrated. I’m alone. I’m single AF. Now I’m dating someone who I think I love. And I wanted to talk about what that feels like, but realistically. It’s not like, oh, flowers and daises. It’s like, ‘Oh man. Why am I even falling in love?’ It’s kind of like I’m disappointed in myself because of the mistake before. But it’s also kind of cool to be singing about love. It’s a nod to that vulnerability … being in the moment and watching the play-by-play.”

* Delaney from Season 15 released “Platonic” on Friday, and the song’s the opposite of what the title might imply. Delaney is through being platonic with the person she’s singing about and wants to take the relationship to a different place. Delaney also used her last name, Silvernell, on the show. She also just celebrated her 24th birthday.

* Elia Esparza from Season 11 has collaborated with beau Mark Ramos on a new single called “One and Only.” She wrote the lyrics; he handled the music and production. Elia calls it “our song.” Elia says she also feels re-inspired to write, create music and “work on my dream” in 2021.