High Key is able to blend together the last 40 years of R&B into a cohesive sound that is present throughout the entirety of their new song, Ain’t Cool No More. This three-part act is able to infuse blues, funk, and soul into a three-minute space like no one’s business. The piano / vocal dynamic that bubbles forth in the middle of the song is a sight to behold, as are the multiple-part harmonies that interact with synths seemingly pulled from a Zapp & Roger track. Taken together, these elements make for a cohesive song that will stick with one long after the song ceases to play.
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