Soundbox Reviews

Music Single Review: "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz Ft. Thundercat 5 Boomboxes "Cracker Island is art and poetry. " Single from album “Cracker Island”   Released: June 22, 2022 Video Released: July 28, 2022 Length: 3:35 Genre: Alternative Indie Pop Funk Written by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, and Stephen Lee Bruner   Produced by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, Stephen Lee Bruner, Remi Kabaka Jr. and Greg Kurstin.        When listeners see "Cracker Island" by Gorillaz featuring Thundercat , they are sure to open their window and scream, "FINALLY!" Yes, finally. Both prolific artists are renowned for their musical prowess (Gorillaz with the blending of genres and Thundercat with the funky bass licks). Still, they are also known for their large number of collaborations.       The Gorillaz do not discriminate ; they work with everyone, from Schoolboy Q to Little Dragon, Billie Ellish, Bad Bunny, Dan The Automator, and the list continues. Fo...

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 ...

Music Single Review: “Churchill Down” By Jack Harlow Ft. Drake 5 Boomboxes " Watch out! Harlow is here! And he's making timeless tracks." Single from album  “Come Home the Kids Miss You”  Released:  May 6, 2022 Length:  5:09 Genre:  Hip Hop Written by:  J. Harlow, Aubrey Graham, Matthew Samuels, Tahrence Brown, Ryan Bakalarczyk, Ace G, Chahayed, Velazquez Produced by:   Boi-1da, Audi BEDRM, Ace G      The listener, at some point, while enjoying "Churchill Down" by Jack Harlow Ft.  Drake , will pause the song — it may be during  Jack Harlow 's verse, maybe during  Drake 's, even perhaps the beat may stop the listener, or if the listener is patient, they'll wait to the end. Regardless of when it will happen, the listener will pause and then replay "Churchill Down." This isn't a guess but a fact. As many say, "Numbers don't lie." The official music video alone received close to sixteen million views in sixteen hours. But...