 Kylie Northover of "The Sydney Morning Herald" noted that Mauboy's third studio album "Beautiful" (2013) featured "a mix of more dance-oriented tunes and her usual R&B sound".Mauboy has also incorporated her Indigenous Australian culture into her music, including songs on the soundtrack album for "The Sapphires" and in the single "Sea of Flags".Aside from her vocals work, Mauboy can also play the piano and has co-written some of her material.