Solange True Ep
8SPIN Rating: 8 of 10Release Date: November 27, 2012Label: TerribleOn this seven-song collaboration with Blood Orange's Dev Hynes, Solange Knowles is once again. Solange – ‘True EP’. Love has to be earned on this EP. It showcases Solange’s experimentation at its best, but is only a prelude to a full album in 2013. For that, the only thing to. 5.0 out of 5 stars Solange - True EP. Reviewed in Italy on May 19, 2014. Verified Purchase. Solange Announces 'True' EP. By Josiah Hughes. Published Oct 26, 2012. After dropping her excellent 'Losing You' single and video, R&B songstress Solange Knowles has announced a proper EP.
Honestly, I can’t compare True EP to any of other Solange’s works because I haven’t listened to them.
But without the need for any comparison I can tell that True EP is nailing it.Far from the spotlights: her sister may be a superstar and her brother-in-law one of the most popular hip-hop producers (and her niece called freaking BLUE IVY!), but S still chose to sign with an indie label: Terrible Records, brain child of Grizzly Bear and CANT’s Chris Taylor.
True EP puts together transporting rhythms and fruity melodies, along with an 80’s vibe that underlines the nostalgia from the lyrics.
The EP opens with the acclaimed Losing You, first single. Clapping hands and traditional african beats along with synths: Losing You was the perfect track to translate Solange’s style into music: mixing elements of African and Western culture to reach the most sophisticated result.
The second single, Lovers in the Parking Lot, shines in its femme fatale feel, with its metallic drums behind Solange’s voice going up and down, putting forward her vocal talents.
The other songs show a wide range of styles: Locked in Closets would stick to modern R&B and Don’t Let Me Down reminds more of classic and funky R&B while Bad Girls sends us straight back to 80’s synth pop.
Tracklist:
1. Losing You
2. Some Things Never Seem to F***ing Work
3. Locked in Closets
4. Lovers in the Parking Lot
5. Don’t Let Me Down
6. Look Good With Trouble
7. Bad Girls (Verdine Version)
Solange True Ep
True EP points out the reality of Solange being an integral and authentic artist that rises completely independently of her sister’s fame.
Such a fresh cocktail of influences and styles introduces us to Solange’s creativity and free-mindedness, making us wanting more.
Take a listen at Losing You here:
True EP is available on iTunes and most digital music platforms, and soon to be released on hard-copy.
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Look closely at what seems to be just an Orange block and you’ll see at the top, “Terrible Records Number Fifteen”. It’s the 15th project of Solange’s new home. Terrible records, started and built by Chris Taylor who is a singer, bass player, producer and hair stylist is the perfect match for Solange indie style. At the beginning of her career she fought to shake the label of being Beyonce’s little sister. She began to soul search with her 2nd project “The Hadley Street Project” which turned out to be a really good album (classic in my archives). Today she dropped her 3rd project, “True” which is a painting of The person Solange has grown to become. The earthy, visual messenger as seen on her blog “MyDamnBlog”. She’s a #Lifer! One who has found a median in their life that pushes originality to a place of solitude, self-appreciation and happiness. With this in mind, True is an 80’s inspired free soulful Solange.It opens up with a 80’s sound that reminds me of a Donna Summers Jam with “Losing You.” My favorite song on the album is, “Lovers In The Parking Lot.” I really dig this project and it sounds nothing like any of today’s music which seems like everyone got the same producer for their projects. True was written and produced by Solange Knowles and Dev Hynes.
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