Alpha is a space for redefining the meaning of a woman’s power. Power doesn’t have to be about fighting, standing up, or changing history. The power of these artists lies in their existence. From there flows truth, authenticity, vulnerability, nuanced representation. This week, there are no laws when it comes to love, according to Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis’ new sultry and soulful collab “Is It a Crime.” “And so what?/I fell, you fell in love a couple times/Tell me, what’s it to you?” Mariah the Scientist wonders, eschewing the need for outside acceptance. Enter Alpha now and add it to your library to keep in touch with the women making music on their terms, uplifting one another and challenging notions through the simple matter of being. Now, that’s real power.