This week features a beautiful new song from Tom Misch and a new Drake song featuring Beyonce. Plus more...
THE BEST:
'Can I' - Drake ft. Beyonce
Bey fans don’t get too excited. The pop queen’s contribution in this song is literally one line ‘Can I, baby?’ looped over and over again. Still, the way in which it is weaved into both Drake’s bars and the slow, gloomy beat makes for a hypnotic and creative song idea. Let’s hope this is the full version (it does seem a little short) and not another unfinished leak.
'High' - Tom Misch
Mmm those chords. They’re like caramel. Excuse my munchies. This London producer's latest chill-out piece has made me feel just like its title.
'No Words' - Hopsin
Having never been keen on the garbled rap style of Young
Thug and Future, I’m glad this satirical diss-track has been made. I’m also
glad that the sometimes all-too-serious Hopsin is able to show a sense of humour
for once. Also, THIS SHIT GOES HARD BRUH
'Six Mil' - Sam Carter
This bedroom-produced electronic instrumental features some intense percussion layering that had me hooked. The ‘#footfetishwork’ Soundcloud tag also made me chuckle.
THE WORST:
'The Love
Within' - Bloc Party
I’d almost forgotten about Bloc Party. Sadly, this isn’t the
raw and upbeat indie rock I remember. Lead vocalist, Kele, sounds like he’s
singing a nursery rhyme and that tuneless gaudy synth makes me want to puke.
'Something’s Not Right' - Lily Allen
I’d almost forgotten about Lily Allen. Sadly, this isn’t the
feisty pop diva I remember. The whole thing sounds like a corny kids movie
ballad. Oh wait it is.