“There is a razor thin line between feeling like you’re flying or you’re falling and Helenor walks that tightrope like most seasoned Cirque Du Soleil performer. Every line is bittersweet and contradictory, my favourite being “It’s a perfect day, to spiral down the drain”. The production is breezy and the vocal so nonchalant it feels like Helenor is just pouring his heart out to you over whiskey... no ice. ”
“It is always good to come across a song that has a classic RnB sound. Ride or Die is about being by your partner’s side through it all. Ride or Die is the original concept to passenger princess but with more meaning to it. The diverse dance approach takes me back to the Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera era with a twist of Ciara. The song is cute, smooth, with a little pop. ”
“I like how the guitar hits at just the right moment. This progressive rock track takes you down the road of life. It explores time and age on a fast pace tempo. Elsewhere gives listeners a moment of solo but also picks back up with a good hook. ”
“This song is sad but it is also a song of expression. AiramFM tells the story of the day she saw her 46 year old mother pass away from cancer. She describes her emotions as well as each touch. She isn’t reaching out for sympathy but describes how her heart still beats with the memories even if her heart is still broken form the loss.”
“Shadwick Wilde delivers a contemporary hit with his track “Floating Away”. A tale of learning to let go regardless of how hard it is. The topic all human beings can relate to from love to death to pain. Soft, airy vocals over acoustic guitar strumming. The boom, just at the right moment the live drums come in and add another burst of energy into this already masterful piece. This song is overall, just a great song.”
“This brings back memories of when soft rock/pop style music was a thing. This song is just a great song. The tone of B00sted’s vocals. The chill constant patter of the drums. The smooth sway of the guitar jamming out. This is a feel good song. A song to start any morning off set the mood for a good day. This is a smash. Billboard style hit.”
“This is a visually descriptive track,. Dan Radin describes every moment in details that walks you through each verse. The cello stands out creating a unique sound over an upbeat rock track. The overall arrangement keeps any listener entertained. ”
“Sometimes you hear a track that is so well written and on point you wonder why it too so long to hear those thoughts expressed. Such is the case with ‘Therapy Or A Bottle,’ a track that is real and gritty in every way.
The flow is delivered with a unique tone and arrangement and it emotes the passions in every line. Most of us have faced the decision to self medicate or turn to a professional for help. that is what this track is about and it hits home.”
“I could literally shoot bittersweet love songs into my veins... I’m not sure what that says about me BUT what I do know is ‘Slowly’ is a beautiful brooding ballad. “We don’t got love like we used to but I still holding you close” is such a raw and honest lyric. Sometimes we know its not same but something familiar feels better than nothing...right?”
“An ice-cold soul sample, gritty drums, Raekwon AND Westside on the same record what more could you ask for? Both Emcees bars are razor sharp and NappyHigh chopped the **** out of that sample. If this is any indication Nappy’s LP ‘Menace’ is about to be a masterpiece. ”
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Mickey’s Nightclub feels like riding in old school Impala but at the same time you’re wading through molasses. The sample is so syrupy and just pulls you under. The flows are laidback but still have fire and passion. ”
“Picture the scene. You’re in a swanky bar in London, a rum & coke in one hand, doing gun fingers with the other... and the person of your dreams has their back on your front and your dancing until the early hours. Intoxycated is one of those lowkey club anthems with a chorus you can scream at the top of your lungs riding the wave of the night. The verses are smooth and every melody feels plucked from King Davids harp. ”
“Sometimes you just wanna ride around with your homies and feel like the s*** and nobody can tell you a thing. On Purpose reminds me of feeling invincible with your homies... feeling like the world is still your oyster. It doesn’t sound jaded. Its mean yes but still optimistic. Now excuse me while I cruise around LA to this with the homies. ”
“Jade LeMac might not be on your radar yet, but she should be. This talented artist has the emotive power to hook a listener with but a single line. ‘Got Me Obsessed’ has a touch of Amy Winehouse in the tone although delivered more in a Contemporary Pop vibe. LeMac has the driving force of Arista records behind her so I expect to hear mor of this track and this artists in the months and years to come. ”
“Is there such a thing a melancholy mosh pit?...
This chorus is infectious and raw. The whole record is raw AF. The beautiful strings juxtaposed over IGNORANT drums is glorious. Excuse me while I go yell ‘SHE WILL NEVER LOVE ME BACK’ while a make more morning coffee and think about the one that got away. ”
“This record feels like pure kinetic energy. I challenge you to listen to this song and not move your body. There is a tender bittersweet pining for a moment lost which is all too real. You know what they say about closed doors, and open windows... ”
“Sometimes a record can be so infectious it can seep in the very fabric of the ether. Lil Boo Thang is everywhere and well its for good reason... it’s fun! Music went through a period of taking it self too seriously and Lil Boo Thang harks back to the funk days of just making you feel good and wanna dance. We need that right now. ”
“Ashes is a glorious masterclass in restraint. Tim could have gone all out with vocal acrobatics but thats not what song is about. Ashes is a tender lullaby of reflection and self-honesty. We love the high and are terrified of the come down and Tim paints that fall with strokes of melancholy and quiet resolution.”
“THIS HOOK! Thats it that thanks guys *drops mic*. But seriously some times a hook is so catchy yet venomous it makes you wanna get reckless and amped. The record does everything I want a rap song to do. Paint a vivid picture of your perspective, hit hard AF and give me something so catchy I wanna say it without warning mid conversation. Next time someone asks me what I’m tryna do they’re getting “I just wanna hoop, I just wanna ball” rapped at em. I’m calling it now Sycosis is one to watch. Be sure to check out his LP Pre-Approved.”
“Break ups hurt theres no way around it. They suck, like really SUCK...BUT... If you’re really lucky you get that magical gift of hindsight. You see that that break up was ‘the best worst thing’ for you. Sklyer floats atop airy guitar driven production raining down on us with poetic honesty. Some lessons in love are only ever learned that hard way, but a song like this makes you know you’re gonna be ok. ”