Philosopher Pirate’s “Raven” has a colorful collection of distinct musical styles that range from 1960s psychedelic rock to 1990s alternative, even bringing in hints of more experimental artists. At all points during his latest track, PP exudes tremendous charisma in the vein of a Donovan or a Ray Orbison. Raven’s melodies will be bouncing around listeners’ brains long after the song ceases to play. There’s more than enough depth to…
On One Step At A Time, RJ’s Latest Arrival links up with Slum Village to create something impressive in its depth. There are so many distinct things occurring at any one second during this track that listeners will have to play the segment back to hear each inclusion in its full context. It is this heady depth that catapults the song above anything else that’s currently enjoying radio or playlist…
420MUSE’s “In The Nightclub” is a luxurious effort that shines with a sultry blend of funk and soul, inclusions of reggae patois, and a cohesion present that ensures that listners will be bouncing their heads with each play. There are a number of distinct sections for fans to encounter on In The Nightclub, keeping the momentum of the single high as it gradually spins to its end. 420MUSE is able…
Over the course of the last few decades, it has seemed like the spoken word composition has faded out of popularity just a tinge. GaREE All has created a new spoken word effort that builds off of the worplay of artists like Gil Scott-Heron and Rudy Ray Moore. There’s a supportive, strong message that is promoted through the track’s run time, while matching imagery does a lot to provide further…
Handyman is a great track, blending reggae with pop-rap styles. Individuals that liked Master P, Akon, and E-40 will dig what Marlon Davis is laying down. There’s a hooky sound to the backing beat that will get one out on the dance floor, while the lyrics are firmly tongue-in-cheek. The chorus of Handyman has night right being so catchy, either. Handyman is a true bop, a song that could easily…
The Sextape’s “Queen of the Fools” is one interesting track. The song succeeds because it blends together a number of distinct styles. Keen listeners will be able to pull out hints of 1990s rock, industrial, and alternative styles all within the single’s first thirty seconds. The driving beat and charismatic vocals found here keep fans on the edges of their seats. Fans of Ween and the Bloodhound Gang will dig…
El Matador, the new single from Mic Nickels, immediately calls back to 1990s NYC in its overall sound. Sput-out vocals are lifted up with absolutely intense instrumentation, making for a true head-banger of a track. The bars laid down here by Method Man keep El Matador’s tempo high, further imbuing the song with an epic sound. Fans will have the songs’ beat tattooed on their hearts just as the lyrical…
An Old Friend’s “Native Gardens” is a complex modern rock track that stands up to multiple plays. The layered approach that the band takes ensures that there will be something new experienced by listeners each time the song plays, with thoughtful guitars, emotive vocals and a thick bass line that combine in numerous ways. The production is sharp here, giving each member of An Old Friend the ability to shine…
Bill Crews and the Crews Cartel’s People Get Ready (originally released by Curtis Mayfield) is a tremendously powerful track that links together traditional gospel music with country and soul styles. The narrative laid down here by Bill is honest and earnest in its execution, while the secondary vocals that match (and accentuate) Bill’s voice ensure that the resulting composition will resound with one long after the song ceases to play.…
Keyvous’s Catch A Wave is a single that will immediately tattoo its melodies deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Booming bass lines and on-point percussion provide the perfect backdrop for Keyvous’s vox. The track sits at the nexus of R&B and rap, linking together performers as wide-ranging as Omarion, Trey Songz, and The Weeknd. There’s crossover appeal to Catch A Wave that will ensure numerous playlist placements and…
