What a combination I have for you today. New Zealand-born, Australian-raised, Jordan Rakei is the source artist with the lead single from his debut album, Cloak. The up and coming instrumentalist Tom Misch has worked with Jordan Rakei several times, but this brings out the best in both artists. The song retains the tone and vocal beauty that Rakei brings, whilst embedding lo-fi, hip-hop beats into the structure of the track to create a truly cohesive collaboration between both artists.
Both artists are part of a pioneering genre, arguably led by Loyle Carner. The fusion of hip-hop, soul and disco sounds is their bread and butter. They then strip it back and produce mellow hit after mellow hit, none of which I imagine are any stranger to a 5am DMC over a joint.
It’s such an evocative remix, and creates a scene of an early morning city, quiet and peaceful, with a sole character a few floors above, contemplating life. This record, whilst some may see it as easily forgettable and a means to an end, is an entire story. The beat takes you to another world; it takes me away from a sofa in Redditch and builds a life around me. As you can probably tell, I really like this song and music should make you feel things, even if you can’t properly convey what that is. Listen to the song with your eyes closed and forget about whatever it is that is stressing you. And just experience it.
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A Song A Day 