Author: Marcus Adetola

Exploring new music. Explaining it shortly after. Keeping the classics close. Neon Music founder.

On Never Fail, featuring Greg Cox, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. rests his faith in God. Never Fail is an introspective track where Da’ T.R.U.T.H takes us on a lyrical journey of his belief and doubts via sparsed piano keys and instrumentals that harbor sentiments of hope. Greg Cox on vocals is the perfect anecdote. The song is warm and comforting, reassuring us that it’s all going to work out fine. I just want to lock in to engage with the weary minds Dive into the deep, where it’s broken and teary-eyes I just gotta wrestle with the skeptics while I Listen to the…

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REECE’s mellifluous flow and vocals on K. will leave you wanting more. The guitar licks set the perfect introduction to K. as REECE takes you through a step by step breakdown of a relationship with an ex. His vocals interweave with the instrumentals flirtatiously and it makes the song resonate even deeper. I’m calling your bluff You’re only missing me cause I’m not in your bed Know what you’re about No I’m not gonna be your toy Now you actin out Yeah, Is this all part of some ploy Cause I’ve had enough And you’re pressed because I’m stuck inside…

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Lately by Amir Miles reflects a sign of the times and it couldn’t have come at a better period in our lives. The bass and electronic synths create the perfect vibe for Amir’s overactive mind to wander. Amir Miles rides on a fiesta of groovy sounds incorporated with R&B, and soul creating a sensual and intimate melody. There’s a retro feel to Amir’s vocals and sound that carries feelings of nostalgia. You do not realise the song is three minutes long as the intoxicating sounds captivate you. With the pandemic instigating self-isolation and social distancing, it’s easy to conceive most…

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Lo Lind’s Origami is a collection of eclectic sounds that are so infectious. The light synths and beats mixed with Lo’s quirky vocals conjure an irresistible melodic tempo that sizzles its way into your system. Taking control of your movements, you cannot help but bop to it. There’s a vibrancy to the way this artist/producer has fused different genres. It’s scintillating and unique which sets it miles apart from the regular. Origami is the first single released in 2020 by Lo Lind, and she plans to release more later this year. She has upcoming cuts with Lizzo, Bryce Vine, and…

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Pasquale Gee shows appreciation to his supporters with You Came Back For Me. The song is soaked in melancholy as Pasquale Gee sings with crystal clear and mellow vocals on instrumentals that carry a reflective mood. He delves straight into the core of the matter with his opening lines addressing any doubts of under-appreciating his supporters. I may seem ungrateful, I just have my plate full, And I have different angles ways to say I’m thankful Pasquale Gee could easily have written a post on social media, but he chose to express his feelings and emotions in the most touching…

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Lottery Odds gets a lot off his chest on Can’t Sleep. It is the calm before the storm as ominous instrumentals and melody precede the relentless lyrical masterclass Lottery Odds unleashes. He spits lines of conscious rhymes filled with double entendre’s that make you pause and listen. Even though the issues weigh heavily on his chest, there is a lot of humor in the lyrics. Lottery Odds switches the flow several times adding more depth to the delivery. Cos Mama told me there’d be days like this, Had to scrape the pot nearly broke my wrist, See I work a…

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GLNNA drops Wrong Man with a deft intro to turn you into a fan of her work. Her vocals caress the instrumentals right from the drop as she lays down the sleek lines “Oh shit”. The simple haunting keyboard riff, drums, and the electronic sounds hit hard. It creates the perfect backdrop for GLNNA’s smooth vocals to swoon in and steal the day. The subject matter in Wrong Man is simple and straightforward. The question why the good girl has a self-destruct tendency to pick the wrong man. You know, the non-available man, or the fuck boy. The aesthetic feel…

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Down by Jhyve is proof R&B isn’t dead. Recently many have made the dire statement claiming R&B is dying or dead. One such reason is because of the fusion of Hip-Hop and R&B into one genre. Leaving little or no distinction between both genres as singers rap, and rappers sing. However, introducing an artist such as Jhyve into the fray with his new release Down, there is a clear distinction. Down takes the distinctive elements of classic R&B and sticks within it. The guitar riffs and instrumental rhythms you expect in an R&B track are mixed with sultry and intense…

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Franke’s Why Don’t We is one cool slice of hip-hop tinged R&B which tingles your tastebuds. It has a laid back feel to it and a fusion of elements which is no surprise considering Franke’s musical background and passion for creating from an early age. And she pretend it’s a problem if we take oneAnd she know that that’s a private conversationThat’s the talk that make me lose my motivationI try to fall back but damn she look amazing. The music video for Why Don’t We is directed Daniel Jordan K and reflects the smooth tones in the song with…

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Ender Wright x d becc deals with betrayal on Liar, a melancholic track syringed with a lot of bitterness. With vocals filled with anguish, rap verses are intertwined with rock soaked instrumentals.  Liar deals with a context and emotion rife in every aspect of society. However, it is limited to a toxic relationship drama. Ender Wright x d becc methodically crafts the chorus, bitterly touching on the salient points of the toxic relationship. With a sing-song cadence and deft lyrics on the instrumentals, the melody stands out. Liar Leave me broken and tired I bought you a rose And lit that bitch on…

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