“Alba Rose unleashes some ‘Sunshine’ with her Neo-Soul single. The hard drum beat did get in the way for me at times but her smooth vocals still carried the day and I could feel the golden warmth of the sun on my face as I listened to her performance. ”
“I loved the emotion and writing of ‘Killer of Mine,’ as well as the old school piano and clap beat. That said, the edges could have been softened and rounded out to better allow the emotions to land.
McCabe has clear and obvious talent and he emotes well, though for me the backing got in the way of me truly feeling the track in places. A softer mix would have lifted this one to greater heights for me but it is still a good, worthwhile track that lets the writing and emotions carry much of the workload.”
“I really liked this one after that intro which for me felt out of place with the rest of the groove and smooth delivery.
M’Lynn has a nice sultry vocal delivery that carried me along and I like the beat behind it for the most part though a few of the transitions felt a bit clunky by comparison to the rest of the groove.”
“Jet Vesper sets the mood and vibe with ‘Golden Day.’ The smooth easy beat and groove is infectious and the vocal build is light and airy giving this track a uplifting tone that simply makes the world feel like a better place.
Jet Vesper brings the joy from down under as this Aussie artist unleashes a bit of the carefree attitude that we all need in this day and time of anger, hate, and stress.”
“The song will give any listener a retro feel. This is not jus a celebration of soul music but a celebration of the soul of music. You can feel the energy as it makes you want to hit the dance floor.TJ Wilkins and the chorus have a blended delivery with each note, I am excited to see the video because I visualized it in my head. ”
“The vocal delivery is so soft spoken I struggled to hear, I found myself turning the volume up louder to form a connection. However, I couldn’t grasp the songwriting aspect. The features do sound good together and very well blended. I couldn’t tell who was who. My recommendation would be to adjust the vocal level so a listener can embrace the song.”
“This was be a good track without the layered mix in the beginning. That makes the song come off as being all of over the place. The first few seconds sound like you are turning the channels on the radio and finally find a song that sounds good but struggle to get a strong signal. Don’t get me wrong Jan3t perfectly mixes electronic and acoustic which will engage listeners once they get pass the first few seconds.”
“This song is truly about the essence of sound as rising South London artist Lewis Fitzgerald steps in the booth with global Afro-R&B sensation and BRIT Award nominees Libianca. Darling is a Neo-soul track that pulls you in early in. It is filled with energy and soulful sound that will make you smile. The artist’s musical chemistry is amazing as well. ”
“A Jazz influenced Soul track, ‘Lose’ offers a chance to sit back and relax as you contemplate fate and the times in life when no matter what you do things just do not work out how you’d hoped. Isa Y clearly has an old soul and this track has a bit of that old school crooner to go along with the smooth musical groove. ”
“This track from Noak Hellsing delivers a nice tranquil vibe somewhat reminiscent to Sheryl Crow’s hit ‘All I Wanna Do.’
Except ‘All Day’ is more of a jazz-influenced soul sound with less of that Pop edged gloss.
THe track is a smooth ride and is the kind of track you can enjoy while taking a mellow evening drive, or while sipping a cold beverage poolside with friends as the sun sets. ”
“This song had a rough start. I was ready to decline because the intro didn’t do it justice. I can hear the empowerment in her vocals which made me give it a few more minutes. Once the chorus hit that is when the song came alive.”
“The world is unmistakably fractured and one of the few unifiers is music. I AM SOPHIA address the divided nature of society but offers a plea to ... ‘Meet In The Middle.’
The track has a Retro Soul vibe with a little dash of Reggae to spice up the offering. I have to think Bob Marley would be proud of the talent and of the message. ”
“I like how the song creates different vibes with a combination of instrument. The song is contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, with a little exotic sound to it. Iconic Bastardz knows exactly how to mix and master a track to engage a listener. This was an audio only submission but it leaves you to imagine your own visuals.”
“Jon Vinyl knows how to utilize the slow burn to get his point across. ‘Clouds’ offers a touch of nostalgia in a Contemporary R&B vibe that simmers and sizzles in the best possible ways. The emotions in tangible and the performance spot on. Add this to that playlist you go to when the lights are dim and the body next to yours is inviting. ”
“A disintegrating relationship is brought into focus through this track by shining a spotlight on ‘That Dress.’
The ups and downs of love and the writing on the wall of the end is tinged blue by a spectacular dress that Bryce Drew sings about with passion and heart. The unique perspective, and Drew’s vocal power carries the day and makes the song stand out from the crowd of other tracks covering the same set of emotions. ”
“Gaby K reminds me of Amy Winehouse with her raw yet pure song. Her gorgeous new single “What Have I Done” is an afterthought of a good yet bad mistake. You think you are having a good time until the feelings and confusion kicks in. The visual displays her in a debate with herself and her thoughts. ”
“Tommi Waring’s vocals are warm, vibrant and tonally beautiful. This song has the bounce and tempo of an 80s style soul jam which isn’t often found in today’s music. The choice of instruments gives the song a natural retro feel and adds a natural funk. This song is a jam and is sure to turn into room into a party. ”
“This is one snazzy, jazz tune. Mellifluous vocals. Trumpet inserts dancing freely in and out of the track. Both artist vocals accenting the other. This song gives 90s coffee shop scenes. Very intimate and vocally enchanting. I would love to hear more from them.”
“This song is a breath of fresh air. It is real RnB music infused with emotions and love. The inspires one to connect with their feelings as well as embrace the love that they have. ”
“Its not everyday you hear an artist marry, lyrical brilliance with a 80s style R&B/soul style production. That alone shows the genius of King Bliss. The hook song by Tselane Love is 90s R&B in its purest form. This is both fresh and innovative and leads King Bliss to a space to stall in a lane all his own. Witty, well versed bars. Smooth and chill...never changing in tone but never lacking in energy of entertainment value. This is a vibe.”