For me, music is more than just art. Music is more of a force, able to stir one's emotions, awaken one's senses, and unite people under a common denominator. It is an essential part to my life.
After a busy afternoon of running around, all I wanted to do was kick back with some music to calm my racing mind. I was lucky, because Neeco Delaf's new release "Walking Alone" was just what I needed. The song isn't entirely fresh, though; it appears on Delaf's debut album You Don't Know, which came out earlier this year on October 7th. The version that appears on the LP is largely instrumental, give or take a few whispered vocals, but this recent reenergized rendition incorporates the beautiful voice of Rubyrax, a musician from Toronto. The addition is absolutely stunning, and it complements the slow, drawn-out beats of the original "Walking Alone". The track is chill by most standards, giving you a legitimate reason to lay down with a good pair of headphones and close your eyes. I feel like my brain is dripping with a tranquil serum. I've posted "Walking Alone" below for you to find out for yourself, then be sure to head over to his SoundCloud for some extra songs. You can also purchase You Don't Know over at Bandcamp with additional info over on Facebook. You can snag a free download of the track here. Enjoy!
The new track "Licksss" by Harlem's beat maker Solice is only a tad over two minutes long, but there are plenty of things that can be done in that duration of time. One is procreate; the song is ultra-smooth and seductive, calling all sexuality to arms. It's like the foundation of a Barry White tune if trip-hop was cool in his day. Another is smoke ganja-herb; you can spark a bowl in less than two minutes, so why not accompany it with some steady and catchy beats? You can also go to sleep; the soulful vocal samples are like sweet lullabies to that suave rhythm, thus inducing an expedient slumber. There isn't much known about Solice and his future endeavors, but I'm sure that's all bound to change soon. You can check out his SoundCloud to listen to his tracks, and you can also reach him on Twitter, so be sure to take some visits to those. In the meantime I've posted his two songs below, the new "Licksss" and the older "Dirty Knees", so go ahead and give it the ol' college try.
