An often overlooked gem from Chance's recent (and incredible) LP Coloring Book, All Night is surely his most club-ready jam to date.
Saturday, 9 July 2016
9th July 2016
All Night - Chance the Rapper/Knox Fortunes
An often overlooked gem from Chance's recent (and incredible) LP Coloring Book, All Night is surely his most club-ready jam to date.
An often overlooked gem from Chance's recent (and incredible) LP Coloring Book, All Night is surely his most club-ready jam to date.
Friday, 8 July 2016
8th July 2016
Always - Tor Miller
In spite of the risk of making this blog appear to be a Tor Miller fan club, I've decided to include the second Tor Miller song, in a week, as track of the day because Always, taken from the American singers upcoming album American English, is so undeniably brilliant. From the rabid anticipation as the verses ascend to the chorus (which is a belter by the way) to the emotional bridge, this is surely Tor's best and most commercial-sounding track yet (yes, I know I did say that a few days ago).
In spite of the risk of making this blog appear to be a Tor Miller fan club, I've decided to include the second Tor Miller song, in a week, as track of the day because Always, taken from the American singers upcoming album American English, is so undeniably brilliant. From the rabid anticipation as the verses ascend to the chorus (which is a belter by the way) to the emotional bridge, this is surely Tor's best and most commercial-sounding track yet (yes, I know I did say that a few days ago).
Thursday, 7 July 2016
7th July 2016
Chief Don't Run - Jidenna
A victorious, militant track from Jidenna, with the kind of ferocity we have come to expect from him. Although the chorus might be less catchy than the Fancy-sampling Classic Man or the beat less fierce than the epic Long Live The Chief, the track is still a triumph by anyone's standards.
A victorious, militant track from Jidenna, with the kind of ferocity we have come to expect from him. Although the chorus might be less catchy than the Fancy-sampling Classic Man or the beat less fierce than the epic Long Live The Chief, the track is still a triumph by anyone's standards.
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
6th July 2016
1000x - Jarryd James feat. Broods
A mellow ballad with pulsating harmonies and a killer chorus, 1000x is yet another high caliber song from the two promising Oceanian bands.
A mellow ballad with pulsating harmonies and a killer chorus, 1000x is yet another high caliber song from the two promising Oceanian bands.
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
5th July 2016
Sometimes the best reviews are the most short and succinct...
Surrender - Tor Miller
Epic chorus. Epic string sections. Epic vocals. This is an epic song.
Surrender - Tor Miller
Epic chorus. Epic string sections. Epic vocals. This is an epic song.
Monday, 4 July 2016
4th July 2016
Thinking of You - Mabel
A sprightly, summery piece of r&b, Thinking of You is a worthy addition to Mabel's already formidable discography.
A sprightly, summery piece of r&b, Thinking of You is a worthy addition to Mabel's already formidable discography.
Sunday, 3 July 2016
3rd July 2016
She Don't - Ella Mai featuring Ty Dolla $ign
The slick, fast-paced production, courtesy of DJ Mustard, and Ty Dolla's soulful verse would be enough to make She Don't a track that stands out from the crowd. However, thanks to Ella Mai's unashamedly brutal cussing, much in the vein of Big Sean in IDFWU, a good song is turned into a great one. This Londoner is definitely an individual worth following.
The slick, fast-paced production, courtesy of DJ Mustard, and Ty Dolla's soulful verse would be enough to make She Don't a track that stands out from the crowd. However, thanks to Ella Mai's unashamedly brutal cussing, much in the vein of Big Sean in IDFWU, a good song is turned into a great one. This Londoner is definitely an individual worth following.
Saturday, 2 July 2016
2nd July 2016
A Better Word - Josef Salvat
One of Salvat's more conventional songs from his stunning debut Night Swim, the intensity and impact of the piano ballad A Better Word comes wholly from its mellow simplicity. Perhaps a potential song to mourn the end of summer (if that's what you're in to)?
One of Salvat's more conventional songs from his stunning debut Night Swim, the intensity and impact of the piano ballad A Better Word comes wholly from its mellow simplicity. Perhaps a potential song to mourn the end of summer (if that's what you're in to)?
Friday, 1 July 2016
1st July 2016
These Days - Samuel
A breathy piece of perfect synthy pop, the dulcet tones of Samuel's voice and the oriental-esque percussion make These Days a must have for a lazy summer afternoon.
A breathy piece of perfect synthy pop, the dulcet tones of Samuel's voice and the oriental-esque percussion make These Days a must have for a lazy summer afternoon.
Thursday, 30 June 2016
30th June 2016
Westside - Ty Dolla $ign
A slick deep cut from the star's shockingly overlooked recent album Free TC, Westside is the perfect summer track to have blazing out of the car stereo, with the windows down low, in the polluted mid-city (if you're obnoxious enough to do that that is!)
A slick deep cut from the star's shockingly overlooked recent album Free TC, Westside is the perfect summer track to have blazing out of the car stereo, with the windows down low, in the polluted mid-city (if you're obnoxious enough to do that that is!)
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
29th June 2016
Running Away (Winta James Remix) - Ady Suleiman
Whilst the original version of the track is little more than a bland, acoustic affair, the Winta James Remix is something quite special. A pleasant piece of reggae-pop, Running Away (Winta James Remix) is not only the perfect track for an open roof car drive during the (passing) British summer, but it could have also easily been the theme tune for the Remain campaign throughout the EU referendum.
Whilst the original version of the track is little more than a bland, acoustic affair, the Winta James Remix is something quite special. A pleasant piece of reggae-pop, Running Away (Winta James Remix) is not only the perfect track for an open roof car drive during the (passing) British summer, but it could have also easily been the theme tune for the Remain campaign throughout the EU referendum.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
28th June 2016
All Nite - Clams Casino feat. Vince Staples
Whilst the fiery, threatening lyrics, on the part of Vince Staples (after listening to it, any listener will be certain to remain in his good books!), and the chant-worthy chorus certainly elevate the track, it's the slick, minimalist production coming from the producer, Clams Casino, that makes it truly great.
Whilst the fiery, threatening lyrics, on the part of Vince Staples (after listening to it, any listener will be certain to remain in his good books!), and the chant-worthy chorus certainly elevate the track, it's the slick, minimalist production coming from the producer, Clams Casino, that makes it truly great.
Monday, 27 June 2016
27th June 2016
If I Start To Talk - Tiwa Savage feat. Dr Sid
A refreshingly non-generic piece of Afrobeats (arguably the least varied music genre currently existing), what sets If I Start To Talk most apart from the already congested world of African Music is its positive message and the lack of 'shake your [insert appropriate body part here]' in its lyrics. Whilst the cynics among its audience might highlight how relatively weak the verses are, this is nevertheless bulldozed over by the triumphant chorus and exultant percussion as the song reaches its conclusion.
A refreshingly non-generic piece of Afrobeats (arguably the least varied music genre currently existing), what sets If I Start To Talk most apart from the already congested world of African Music is its positive message and the lack of 'shake your [insert appropriate body part here]' in its lyrics. Whilst the cynics among its audience might highlight how relatively weak the verses are, this is nevertheless bulldozed over by the triumphant chorus and exultant percussion as the song reaches its conclusion.
Sunday, 26 June 2016
26th June 2016
I'm Back!!!
No apologies for my absence (for the select few who have felt it). Moving on, over the next few months I'm will be revealing the current contents of my Spotify Starred playlist in a 'track of the day' kind of format. Brief formalities over, now time for the good stuff...
Track of the Day - 26th June
Take Me Dancing by Will Joseph Cook
A track perfect for the typical middle-class barbecue affair, this quirky indie-pop affair will surely soothe the pain for those still raw after the shock of Thursday's proceedings.
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