Seven Songs - 18th June
Marshmello & Khalid - Numb
Khalid brings his tranquilized vocal style to some pulsing beats by DJ Marshmello, and with a whistle through the chorus this is an undeniable head-bouncer.
Black Eyed Peas & Shakira & David Guetta - Don’t You Worry
I struggled to enjoy this song. I think Shakira could do with a bit of extra revenue right now as she is facing a tax fraud case and Will.i.am has always been an outstanding creative mind, although I feel their heyday was 2007/8/9, and now they are like a forgetful grandma, trying to recreate her famous pumpkin pie, but with a recipe has long been lost somewhere in the kitchen.
Drake - Falling Back
Drake has a new album called “Honestly, Nevermind” and it’s led off by this single. The video is fun, and even features a throwback to the Adam Sandler Wedding Singer movie. Drake is back to his winning formula - he doesn’t have to bother about creating an engaging hook or melody, his natural charisma will carry anything through to the gold medal.
Topic ft. A7S - Kernkraft 400 (A better day)
The DJ Topic has fully embraced the easiest way to make a hit in 2022 - sample a 90s dance track and bring in your vocal buddy A7S. It’s like buying a McDonalds franchise - you’d have to be a total idiot for it to fail. You’ll recognize the hook from a 1999 song by Zombie Nation.
New Hope Club - Girl who does both
This one will put a smile on even the gloomiest crypto investor. It’s three quirky guys from England who bring cheerful acoustic guitars, and sweet harmonies to a blossoming English countryside. Pour me a cider.
Joji - Glimpse of us
Joji is a half Japanese dude, born in Osaka, who now lives in New York, presumably as a hipster barista-cum-emo muso. This moving song feels like the emotional core of a modern Broadway musical. Prepare to cry.
Shazza - Be Kind
Shazza is a 20 yr old Singaporean hijabi artist and this is her second single. She recently preformed at an event celebrating Ms Marvel, and as a bright new hope in the Singapore music scene, it was nice synergy with the young female Muslim superhero.