HIT THE NOTE: GOOD BOY BAD WAYS, AN ALBUM REVIEW PART 2
TIKO$E GOES ELECTRIC ON “WHEN THEY NEED ME”.
The strumming of the guitar strings accompanied by the heavy
hit of bass, quickly bathes you in the invigorating blend of sounds as the
track begins. Good Boy Bad Ways, presents yet another track that solidifies
TIKO$E’s transformation hinted in the first track “CONSEQUENCE”.
When they need me is a composite of skillfully molded sounds
and carefully constructed lyrics belted out in the now signature svelte and smoky
voice perfected by TIKO$E. It builds on
the already solid introduction of the previous tracks, and in some ways is
reminiscent of the early years of resurgence of Afrobeats in the mid 2010’s.
Tantalizing and slow, the track is perfect for cold, dark
and trippy moods, there is almost a promise of a highly rewarding pique as you
sway and swing to its addicting tunes. TIKO$E proves that he is capable of
catering to a diverse groups of listeners, feeding their hunger no matter the
expectations set for him.
This is a song I expect to hear in clubs soon, the rhythm perfectly
encapsulates the present zeitgeist, “The restlessness and loss of trust that
comes with aging, and the realization that not everyone is there because they
care about you”.
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