They built on their acknowledged source, grabbing and crisping up the best moments and tossing in some sirens, while Balvin’s gruff rapping stokes the festivities. A new release from the Ugandan label Nyege Nyege Tapes is a reminder of the movement’s innovation. He has already put out an album this year, “Sendiri Two.” But his newer singles have concentrated on melody as much as rapping. But perhaps that unlikely juxtaposition set the table for this cover, by the reggae star Tarrus Riley, which neatly leavens its angst. Piano chords toll and vocal harmonies swirl around her, making her sound reverent and contrite — except that she’s not apologising.

Source: bd News24 July 03, 2021 12:56 UTC