Back To The Future

Now it's time for something a bit different than what I might usually post.

Usually I'm all about electronic music, but don't get the wrong idea, we're not joined at the hip. As for rap, most of the mainstream stuff doesn't float my boat, but recently I heard an absolutely bangin' track courtesy of Yung L.A. (rapping in my least favorite style of rapping, which I like to call "liddle-liddle" rapping) but the production from Nard & B, Ricco Barrino's strong, panning, melodic vocals on the chorus, and goodness, that flute riff...holy shit is that catchy. Ricco Barrino is the best R&B singer to perform on a rapper's track in a long time. He does it the RIGHT way. Not the T-Pain way. I could do without Yung L.A., but sheesh I'll be damned if this isn't the catchy track in a long while. Pray for a remix featuring anyone BUT Mr. Austin. Preferably Jay-Z.





So now we come to Javelin. The best track of the self-released "Jamz n Jemz", "Vibrationz", is a cavalcade of nursery-rhyme tinks and dings. Spacey, cheery, breezy, all are words to describe this short, yet oddly catchy track. Before you can get into it, it's over, not overstaying its welcome by any stretch. Reminds me a little of Ratatat, but a little more rooted in ambient and house and less in straight-forward rock. Love the fractured vocals and the lush, mellow synths. Enjoy.



Last but not least, we have Canadian electrofunk duo Chromeo doing their version of the Eagles' ballad "I Can't Tell You Why". If you know Chromeo, you know what to expect: catchy, plonky, shimmering synths, light, simple guitarwork, vocoders, and of course, funky drum work highlighted by hi-hats and snares. Love the chorus most of all!



There you have it. Enjoy, bop out.

-RBGK