With this latest hip hop release, Chris Coates has fashioned a summer classic, bringing through an exuberant and colorful bounce of a track called “Juice,” which leads with a simple and quickly remembered melody that will likely linger in your mind long after listening.
Chris Coates’ latest record sets out some traditional good vibes, driving with delicate and calming instrumentals – partly organic, partly fresh and rhythmic enough to suit nicely in today’s musical world. Furthermore, the vocal performances throughout “Juice” are equally serene, quietly confident, and more than engaging enough to provide something undeniably refreshing and easy to get into.
This draws the ear’s attention to the snicketty, crunchy beat and, of course, the Chris Coates. Or, more accurately, vocals — there’s a plethora of them on exhibit. They use a lot of reverb and delay, and their arrangement has a lot of ebb and flow, similar to the action of waves lapping on a beach. Indeed, the overall impact is one of wealth and luxury.
With a running time of just around two and a half minutes, “Juice” is a piece of music that will grab your attention from beginning to end. There is a beautiful sense of swirling excess to the whole thing, giving the audio experience a trippy flavor. The mix itself is immense, with huge slabs of sound compressed while everything sounds louder than everything else.
This continues throughout the story, providing structure and truly aiding in keeping your attention till the very last page. It’s a simple tune to get lost in, and it’s a pleasure to hear it pop up again and again on just about any mainstream playlist.
