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Giveon Flexed His Musical Versatility With A ‘Kimmel’ Performance Of ‘Stuck On You’
The single comes from the new EP ‘When It’s All Said And Done.’ …
Giveon made his presence known earlier this year when he hopped on “Chicago Freestyle” from Drake’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes. The song arrived shortly after he dropped his debut EP, Take Time, and shortly before releasing his second one, When It’s All Said And Done, which came out last month. He has released one single in support of the latter effort so far, “Stuck On You,” for which he shared a video.
Now he has brought the track to TV, as he was a musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this week. He used his remote performance as a showcase for his multiple talents, like singing, playing piano, and being a dynamic stage presence, with the stage in this case being an outdoor, park-like space at night.
Giveon previously said of the song, “I kind of wanted it to start off a little less healthy. It’s short, but it doesn’t sound very healthy. Within like the 30 seconds that I’m singing in the intro, I say, ‘I called you five times. I quit. I’m going to stop trying.’ And I say, ‘I’m going to be the best that you had.’ So I wanted to open the project with a tone of frustration and kind of more toxic and in denial, because most breakups that I see aren’t a smooth transition like that. So I wanted to keep it realistic and just start the project with frustration and bitterness.”
Watch Giveon perform “Stuck On You” 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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