Tag: Hip-Hop
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Leavell – “Spotlight”
Being noticed is one thing. Being comfortable with everyone watching is another. On “Spotlight,” Kentucky-based singer, songwriter and rapper Leavell explores that difference through an unexpected move into indie pop, trading his usual hip-hop approach for a brighter, groove-driven sound with a more complicated idea at its centre. The song grew out of a spontaneous…
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Miah – “Thrill”
Some songs build their identity around a story, while others make the world around that story just as important. On “Thrill,” Miah brings the two together, using melodic rap and fantasy-inspired production to create a space where personal feelings meet a more imaginative, futuristic sound. The single moves beyond the familiar boundaries of straightforward hip-hop.…
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Jusst Sean – “Mike”
Jusst Sean’s “Mike” wastes little time establishing its mood. It opens with broken piano notes in a minor progression, creating an ominous atmosphere before the chorus arrives with a burst of aggression. From there, the track builds its identity around confidence, confrontation, and the imagery of stepping into a fight. The title’s reference to Mike…
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DRAKE – SHUT IT DOWN
There is a certain patience to Drake’s “Shut It Down” that makes it stand out from a lot of songs about attraction. He does not seem to be in a hurry to get anywhere. For much of the song, he simply sounds fascinated by the woman in front of him, praising her and reminding her…
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Secondhand- DON TOLIVER AND REMA
Some song titles reveal very little before the music begins. “Secondhand” does the opposite. The word usually describes something that has already belonged to someone else, but Don Toliver and Rema give it a more personal meaning, using it to explore the fear of a relationship that no longer feels exclusive. Featured on Don Toliver’s…