Soundbox Reviews

Music Single Review: "Archetype" by Omar Apollo 3 Boomboxes "... Archetype is redolent of an indie RnB track, and one expects the freedoms that indie artists are afforded for their little pay and fanbase." Single from album  “ Archetype ”   Released:  June 15, 2022 Length:  2:48 Genre:  Rnb & Soul   Written by: Omar Apollo   Produced by: Oscar Santander,  Omar Apollo  & Carter Lang          " Archetype" by Omar Apollo struggles due to its limitations. Sometimes, a song can have the right ingredients for a chart-rising track, a funky bass, a bouncy piano, steady rhythm, and versatile vocals, but it simply doesn’t blend right to make a fresh and entertaining experience.            Using the tropes and rhythms previously practiced by artists with tracks that earned reputable success is trite and boring. It limits the artist. It stifles the artist’s creativity, putting ...

Music Single Review: "Jimmy Cooks" By Drake Ft. 21 Savage 5 Boomboxes   " The production is clear and concise: there's no fuss, no extra flares, only a nice kick, bass, and incredible hook/bridge."   Single from album  “Honestly, Nevermind”  Released:  June 17, 2022 Length:  3:38 Genre:  Hip Hop Rap Written by:  Aubrey Graham, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Douglas Ford, Brytavious Chambers, Anderson Hernandez, Kevin Gomringer, Tim Gomringer, Ibn Young, Harry Ray, Al Goodman, and Walter Morris Produced by:   Tay Keith, Vinylz, and Cubeatz      To listen to a new track is like starting a new relationship. One doesn't know if one wants to commit to press play. Pressing play may lead to immense disappointment or to being obsessed, the song never leaving one's mind. Playing "Jimmy Cook" by Drak e , featuring 21 Savage , leaves this listener with no regrets.  Drake  is renowned for his ability to produce chart-topping ...