I do not know why, but I have suffered a slow and steady transition from rap towards R&B. While R&B still holds some structure and influences from hip-hop, it is a completely different genre. Specially regarding the feeling it manages to transfer to the listener. Compared to rap, it is more mellow, peaceful, romantic, and soulful. If you ask my partner, she would say it is only because lately I have been 'in the mood'... I have a different theory, though. I have been listening to the Youtube channel Colors which has a lot of different and amazing rappers, but also R&B artists. Maybe that is what has influenced my music listening behavior.
This post follows the structure of the past ones in some sense, and breaks some other patterns. It breaks the pattern because this song is not rap. Nevertheless, it keeps some structure because it is sharing, describing, and promoting a not so known artist that I consider deserves greater recognition. That being said, this time I bring a song by James Vickery.
"Don't know if there's research on how long can one have goosebumps, but I can confirm they can last for 3 minutes and 12 seconds." (Lou Guardini, Youtube Link)
"This dude sounds smoother than leather dipped in baby oil." (Haight the Great, Youtube Link)
James Vickery is a 23-year-old R&B artist from South London. Two of his most famous songs are 'Epiphany' and 'Lately' in that chronological order. When he came out with 'Epiphany' he won immediate support from Radio 1's Huw Stephens, Majestic Casual, and several Spotify Playlists. Furthermore, the song peaked at #7 on the Spotify UK's Viral Chart. Such achievement is made more impressive after knowing that he is and independent artist who is not renown. He is certainly on the right track, and has earned some very loyal fans.
[Verse 1]
I'll wash you down like a glass of wine
And I don't need to think anything twice
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I wished you were here all the time
Living my fantasies out in real life
[Chorus]
Everything I'll give to you darling but
Until we reach morning you're mine
And don't you worry now baby
I'm the man you been craving this time
[Verse 2]
Guess you been dreaming 'bout me day and night
I think that's real 'cause then you won't forget me
And it's the reason why I hold you tight
And I won't pray that day dies in kind
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I wished you were here all the time
Living my fantasies out in real life
[Chorus]
Everything I'll give to you darling but
Until we reach morning you're mine
And don't you worry now baby
I'm the man you been craving this time
Everything I'll give to you darling but
Until we reach morning you're mine
And don't you worry now baby
I'm the man you been craving this time
Sources:
- https://genius.com/James-vickery-until-morning-lyrics
- http://jamesvickerymusic.com/press-release/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Qw1dzXDBAZPwS7zm37g8g
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