“The lyrical progression of this track is its true strength with each line building from the one before it, until they stack up to an engaging hook.
Both sets of vocals deliver enough emotion to make the track come alive. Written about the power struggles that occurs in some relationships, this track hits with a realness to go with a production heavy style that works well on this single.”
“This is the happiest depressing song you will ever hear!
Chuck the Show drops some self deprecating humor in this smooth ode to the disappointment we all call life. This is the kind of track that will make you smile while you begrudgingly admit the truth behind the dark cloud of the lyrics.
Wryly funny in a Bloodhound Gang kind of way with more of a soulful R&B style groove to most of the vocal flow. ”
“Some tracks capture you in their beat progression and pull you effortlessly along for the duration. ‘Pretty Pretty’ is such a song and while lyrically there are few surprises, the words are engaging enough that you are compelled to join in and sing along.
Delivering a bit of verve and attitude, YP GottiGang and Ju$tin Gray leave us with a track at home in the car with windows down, in the the club, or on that playlist for your girl.”
“If you are looking for a laugh to get you through this current state of the world then Joey Bread has a sliced you off a track full of self-deprecating humor.
Catchy and funny in the same way ‘Pretty Fly For A White Guy’ was, ‘I Love Quarantine’ is a hearty offering complete with Bread spreading on the fun side of being isolated at home nice and thick.
The video adds another layer to the lyrics and will help keep that smile on your face as you listen to the silver lining of our new lifestyle.”
“Cam Carter brings a Southern tone to his flow here on this track produced by Van Leeuwen. Carter has been on the rise of the LA scene after making his way out west, but the musical roots of his past are hard to deny. A little bit of that Memphis soul leaks into both his lyrics and the vocal attitude of this track which seems to intensify in energy as it progresses. ”
“Some tracks simply deliver a vibe that is tough to fully explain. ‘Forgiato’ from Jeda N & Kofi is exactly such a track.
The beat and rhythm are alluring and engaging and the tone mesmerizing. Lyrically, the track delivers some lines that swing hard, but taking each individual element of this track does not do the entire vibe justice, because together the track is far stronger than any one thread. This is the kind of single that builds within you and stay with your long after the last beat. The kind of track that compels you to play it on repeat.”
“Confidence and defiance are at the forefront of Young Trelle’s lyrics for ‘Top 20.’
Written in response to the fact his name was left off of a top 20 artists list circulating through his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, Young Trelle upped his game by declaring he should be on that list, and also by calling out some that did not belong.
This is the kind of boldness that only works when you have the talent and energy to convince people you are right as he did with this banger.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Looking for a fun banger to roll with?
’Slidin’ fills the bill with a set of lyrics you can be spitting out as you cruise, and a nice beat you get bouncing along to as you do. ”
“Smooth and melodic, ‘Freeze’ brings that easy groove that just falls into your consciousness as if you’ve been singing along to the song for years. ”
“Giovanni Tha King has dropped a single that is tough to categorize, but sometimes that is the beauty of flat out good music. It blends and blurs lines, and that is the case with ‘Fallin’ which has a Rap beat behind it and a similar cadence in spots, but the vocals utilize Autotune to give the track some Pop sensibilities as well.
At the heart of this track is the emotional and genuine delivery which drew me in as a listener.”
“This is one of those tracks that just grabs you and it is hard to say why. There are some shiny lines that truly are ‘Going For The Gold,’ and the vocal flow is somewhat ordinary until the chorus anyway, but I was on the hook just the same.
I suppose my intrigue here came from the fact that it felt true and I believed the emotion behind the flow.”
“The monotone vibe to this track worked well with the lyrics. And the vocal shift a couple minutes in brought in a soulful groove that kept me on the hook.
Well-written and engaging, ‘Lately iii’ pulled me in and held me there. ”
“Riding a crest of smooth confidence, The Wavy Kid drops ‘Get Away’ which feels cool and comforting.
This track isn’t exactly breaking new ground, but it covers all the basis for an upbeat and entertaining listen. ”
“There is that moment in most relationships where you fear the feelings of attraction and personal attachment. The need of another person is a scary thing and if the person you need sees you in a bad light there is little to do to stop them from being a ‘Runaway.’ This track captures all of this in a smooth, Contemporary R&B style.”
“Riding a dark and heavy vibe, this tracks reflects on life by asking ... What do you see when you look in the mirror? The flow is solid, and the beat spot on, in this single that leaves you feeling like maybe you have more control in things than you realize.”
“Sometimes you need a track that brings pure energy and attitude. ‘Long Time Coming’ is such a single, and the Outsyders bring it with passion on this the first single off of their upcoming debut album. I Look forward to hearing more. ”
“Loyalty is a tough thing to find in this world. This single honors loyalty, by dropping a steady beat and sing-song flow that serves as an anthem of trust and confidence. Both hard-earned by surviving tough times with, and because, of those you proudly stand alongside.”
“The vocal inflections early on hooked me, and the lyrics held me with a realness that is not found often enough in popular music. The beat is steady and the delivery smooth and engaging.”
“Clean breaks are tough with affairs of the heart ,and ‘When We Fight’ captures the despair, desperation, and guarded hope of those emotions with a pair of vocals.
The first is sang with a beautiful vulnerability and the second is a flow delivered with more of a stoic indifference. This contrast is part of what captures the emotions of this situation so well.”
“The lyrics are well-written and the track brings a riveting energy as well as some true passion for what is being said. No easy feat to achieve with a productions this autotune heavy. Kudos for a solid performance, and quality production. ”