Justice Skolnik and Alicia Keys

Today I have some music for you by a producer who has definitely found  a niche within the world of underground music. Justice Skolnik is a producer hailing from San Francisco, and I am an absolute fan of his style of music. The easiest breakdown of how this song sounds would be euro pop mixed with tropical house. This song in particular tends to take on a slightly darker, more mellowed out side of music, but that is what makes the blend of this song so great. There is just enough of a tropical sound to keep this a more light hearted and beachy song, but the other synths and programmed notes and the piano work all give the song a little bit more of a nighttime feel. And while this is not necessarily a song you can really dance to, it is one of those songs that has you bobbing without even thinking abut it. I mean I was left unconsciously moving to the rhythm of the song, and the way the sound of the song flows, well it just takes you to another state of mind. This is the kind of song that you listen to with your eyes closed as you let the music wash over you. Justice Skolnik has done a really great job with making this a song that is equally dynamic and constant. The overall bass and melody of the song do not change throughout, but there are little nuances here and there that give the song so much more character and personality.I also love the way the piano is seamlessly included in the background instrumentals of the song. That was absolutely perfect and definitely helped the digestion could happen.  I also noticed that the very beginning of this song is very similar to a few other songs I have heard. And while this could concern people, I am not relaying any specific people in mind. And again, with electronic music we are blessed with some really nice vocals, provided by Jeremy Zucker. I had never heard of him as a vocalist until hearing this song, but I really do like his voice. There is a rich depth to his voice, and it gives this song a more chilled out and smooth vibe. EDM singers always bring their A-game, and I believe Jeremy Zucker does in this song. And when you layer his deeper voice with the bouncier and more care free instrumentals, then you have one balanced song and a great start to the evening. Justice Skolnik is a little bit of popular underground artist, but I don't think he would want to get too high up the rank for the fear of getting overly popular, which sometimes takes a hit on your production quality.  In any case, Just Skolnik is an artist to watch out for. While he really does enjoy mixing, it would be cool to go back and just caption. This song is such a great pump up song, and is one of those songs that makes you want to be productive. But great! Justice Skolnik is an artist I may not follow, but I will be entertainment as well as his lovely harmonium skills. Today's instrumental song is by Alicia Keys. While I have posted a version of this song before, I wanted to post this again to enforce how similar the beginnings are. It is almost uncanny. But I do love this song, it is quite the vulnerable confession. I really like that kind of sound for both Alicia Keys and Drake. It somehow suits them and makes a great side track from teh way they normally perform. I love this song, and I think it was so well done!