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DaBaby Plays A Mean Santa And Steals 24kGoldn’s Dog In Their Ice Cold ‘Coco’ Video
The chilling video arrives as the San Francisco-born artist continues work on his upcoming album ‘Eldorado.’ …
24kGoldn quickly rose to fame thanks to the success of his 2019 single, “Valentino,” which gave him his first Billboard singles chart entry and was later certified Platinum in April 2020. The San Francisco native quickly topped the success of the 2019 track with his following effort, “Mood,” which reached No. 1 on the singles chart in mid-October. Now, the 2020 XXL Freshman looks to keep his streak of success alive with a brand new video for his most recent track, “Coco.”
The Cole Bennett-directed video finds 24kGoldn and DaBaby, who appears on the song for a guest rap verse, at an ice-cold resort. There, 24kGoldn enjoys some time with a young woman as they go out for a jet ski ride and take a dip in a hot tub. They’re soon interrupted by DaBaby, dressed as Santa Claus. Rather than bring the couple a gift, he does the complete opposite and takes something away from them: a dog that rested in the arms of the young woman.
24kGoldn’s latest release comes as he continues work on his upcoming album El Dorado. He recently spoke about it in an interview with Variety. “I’m excited to put out the album, but I’m definitely not in a rush,” he said. “I’m trying to create a cohesive visual and auditory world for my audience to live in and that takes time.”
You can watch the “Coco” video above.
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MIVA explores mysticism & power on new release “Lavender”
MIVA unveils a hypnotic and emotional ritual with latest release “Lavender,” not so much a song, a dark, atmospheric, and raw that track brings the listener into a world of tension, instinct, and emotional gravity. “Lavender” is an instantly haunting mood, created by resonant basslines and shadowy production.
The track starts restrained, letting the tension build before it becomes more visceral and commanding. The slow evolution is one of the most hypnotic bits of the song. The experience is centered around MIVA’s voice. Simultaneously seductive, authoritative, intimate, and powerful. The emotional duality leaves you hanging. The vocals are not just riding the instrumental, but are part of the track’s mystique.
As the play proceeds, strange things begin to crop up. The song’s tribal rhythms are hypnotic, primal, and visceral. The arrangement builds without losing its cohesiveness and suggests a ceremonial mood. Perhaps the most striking is the dramatic brass finale. It’s bold and theatrical, ending in an ancient release and emotional climax.
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François Marius & Bérénice unveils a sound packed with warmth and groove on “Light The Fire”
François Marius & Bérénice’s soulful, rhythmically rich single “Light The Fire” is packed with warmth, groove, and emotional charisma from the reggae-pop fusionists. It blends reggae, pop, and soul for an uplifting musical chemistry.
The instrumentation is thoughtful, and this layered production has movement and texture. Syncopated electric guitar skanks hold down the reggae-inspired groove. The melodic electric bassline adds a rhythmic confidence and depth to the track, without compromising its lighter mood.
Snares and hi-hats ground the beat, keeping the energy up. Bright organ stabs provide harmonic color and vibrant energy to the soulful song. The acoustic guitar is strummed for a softer arrangement, organic texture, and warmth. Vocally, the performance is impressive for its emotionality and expression. François Marius sings the reggae-pop song in a soulful tenor, with melisma, falsetto flourishes, and emotion. Every phrase is joyful and true, and the performance is alive.
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