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]]>The opening and titular track “What Kinda Music” is a strong enough start. There’s an ambient, hip hop mood trickling through the track with some interesting melodies. The track lets itself down with the lyrics, which are lacking. The same can be said about the rest of the album, which is lyrically nostalgic in a translucent way. There’s no poignancy or guttural feeling.
“Nightrider ft. Freddie Gibbs” is a chilled atmospheric track that sounds like music that might be played at a fancy late-night hotel bar. Gibbs raps about late-night drug deals and in the chorus, Misch sings: “High beam, on the dash / I be shaking you down, it’s a wrap / So easily, so easily.”
“Tidal Wave” features some more interesting drumming from Dayes. Things pick up here and carry on throughout the rest of the album. The rhythm is playful and Dayes’ percussive solos find their own space. This is true for the tracks that follow, particularly “Kyiv” which has a somewhat funkier feel.
“Lift Off” with its funky vibes and experimental instrumentation is an album highlight. Dayes and Misch flirt with genre and make a case for contemporary jazz. While the track is musically great, it perhaps plays as more of a jam session than a track for the listener. There’s a sultry indulgence to it which makes for good background music, but leaves little room for the listener to engage.
Although What Kinda Music is impressive musically, it does seem to be lacking something. Lyrically, it makes no impassioned statements and while this is not a requirement of music, the lack of passion throughout makes it feel like the listener has been left out of the production of the record. The result is an album that is enjoyable enough to listen to, but never really commands our attention.
3/5
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]]>Erykah Badu is an artist who sings from the soul and takes listeners on their own spiritual journey. Her lyrics are sometimes playful and sometimes deadly serious and are accompanied by a unique arrangement of jazz and hiphop music. Watch her play “Rimshot” and “Green Eyes” in this special short set.
Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals take inspiration from an eclectic set of genres and produce a soulful combination of everything with hip-hop roots. Watch them blow the audience away with “Come Down” “Heart Don’t Stand A Chance” “Put Me Thru” and “Suede”.
These twin sisters tap into their Afro-Cuban roots to create mind-blowing music which transcends cultural boundaries. Watch them play “Oddudua” “Deathless” “Valé” and “Transmission/Michaelion”.
Tom Misch and his band ooze talent and that sweet jazzy flavor. Their complex rhythms keep the audience on their toes and they continuously surprise and impress. Watch them play “It Runs Through Me” “I Wish” and “Movie” here.
This powerful and ambient performance showcases Jorja Smith’s remarkable vocal talent. Watch her play “On My Mind” “Teenage Fantasy” and “Blue Lights” at her dimly lit, atmospheric Tinky Desk concert.
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]]>The post In Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes’ New Release, the Parts are Greater than the Whole appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The opening and titular track “What Kinda Music” is a strong enough start. There’s an ambient, hip hop mood trickling through the track with some interesting melodies. The track lets itself down with the lyrics, which are lacking. The same can be said about the rest of the album, which is lyrically nostalgic in a translucent way. There’s no poignancy or guttural feeling.
“Nightrider ft. Freddie Gibbs” is a chilled atmospheric track that sounds like music that might be played at a fancy late-night hotel bar. Gibbs raps about late-night drug deals and in the chorus, Misch sings: “High beam, on the dash / I be shaking you down, it’s a wrap / So easily, so easily.”
“Tidal Wave” features some more interesting drumming from Dayes. Things pick up here and carry on throughout the rest of the album. The rhythm is playful and Dayes’ percussive solos find their own space. This is true for the tracks that follow, particularly “Kyiv” which has a somewhat funkier feel.
“Lift Off” with its funky vibes and experimental instrumentation is an album highlight. Dayes and Misch flirt with genre and make a case for contemporary jazz. While the track is musically great, it perhaps plays as more of a jam session than a track for the listener. There’s a sultry indulgence to it which makes for good background music, but leaves little room for the listener to engage.
Although What Kinda Music is impressive musically, it does seem to be lacking something. Lyrically, it makes no impassioned statements and while this is not a requirement of music, the lack of passion throughout makes it feel like the listener has been left out of the production of the record. The result is an album that is enjoyable enough to listen to, but never really commands our attention.
3/5
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]]>The post 5 Tiny Desk Concerts You Can’t Miss appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Erykah Badu is an artist who sings from the soul and takes listeners on their own spiritual journey. Her lyrics are sometimes playful and sometimes deadly serious and are accompanied by a unique arrangement of jazz and hiphop music. Watch her play “Rimshot” and “Green Eyes” in this special short set.
Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals take inspiration from an eclectic set of genres and produce a soulful combination of everything with hip-hop roots. Watch them blow the audience away with “Come Down” “Heart Don’t Stand A Chance” “Put Me Thru” and “Suede”.
These twin sisters tap into their Afro-Cuban roots to create mind-blowing music which transcends cultural boundaries. Watch them play “Oddudua” “Deathless” “Valé” and “Transmission/Michaelion”.
Tom Misch and his band ooze talent and that sweet jazzy flavor. Their complex rhythms keep the audience on their toes and they continuously surprise and impress. Watch them play “It Runs Through Me” “I Wish” and “Movie” here.
This powerful and ambient performance showcases Jorja Smith’s remarkable vocal talent. Watch her play “On My Mind” “Teenage Fantasy” and “Blue Lights” at her dimly lit, atmospheric Tinky Desk concert.
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