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You’ve gotta love an artist who tells it like it is. Take Kokayi, for example: the DMV buzzmaker’s latest feature is titled Summery, and “summery” is exactly what it is. Fortunately for yours truly – since I have to, y’know, write a whole paragraph – there’s more to the cut than can be encompassed in a single adjective. Previously released on vinyl, this joint finds Kokayi (in his role as producer) eschewing the usual, silky-smooth conception of warm-weather music for something a little bouncier, pairing quirky brass stabs with bumping bass in an arrangement inspired by Fresh Prince classic Summertime. Lyrically, the headliner keeps things breezy and picturesque, lacing his beat with images of outdoor recreation (“Barbecues and the hustlers cars they wash, and the girls is out, and we on the watch…”); B-more repping guest Substantial concentrates on evoking the languorous feelings of a sweltering summer day in his second verse, and hookwoman Tamara Wellons tops it all off with the requisite dose of soul. Like what you’re hearing? This cut isn’t attached to any forthcoming project, but fans should keep an eye out for Kokayi’s forthcoming Robots & Dinosaurs remix EP!
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Kokayi, how did you not release this sooner as a single? Do you need me to A&R for you?
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Certified Cookout music. like the ole skool feel
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Awesome, feel-good track. Love the upbeat vibe to the song. The beat is simple, but really brings a carefree summer feel to the song. Kokayi's flow is on point, and Wellons vocals on the hook tie it all together.
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Feel good track, pretty solid listen but not a huge fan of the hook
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Summery is right. I like it though. I really respect an artist/producer, especially one who comes up with a fresh track like this. Love the vocal work on the hook by Tamara Wellons, and that guest verse from Substantial. Solid 4-Stars.
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Not my type, not really a fan of KOK....
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| Posted on May 03, 2011 |
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Loooool! Look at this nigg@s picture!!> loool_ Great track though!
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