B RO is an artist who got his start early at the age of ten when he picked up a guitar. In his teen years he fell in love with the conceptual lyrics and healing grooves of conscious/alternative hip-hop, jazz, and soul. Those aspects are evidently clear in his release Thoughts of She, the EP.
“Say It (All The Time)” starts off with a single guitar that creates a vibe that is smooth and jazzy. Once the beat and bass come in the song the smooth serenity gets taken to the next level. The bass drops out and there is a spoken word section about connecting with another person. Once the soulful lead vocals come into the mix you are bathed in tranquility. There are multiple vocal harmonies going on which really add to the emotional impact of the words. There is also more straightforward rapping which is also on the mark. Up next is “Vibes” which is a compact, uplifting song. It’s also super soulful in a ’70s type of way. The different vocal styles blend together seamlessly. He sings, “Don't let your vibes down / Just get them flying high up with me.” “Footprintz In My Brain” is another winner with layers of instrumentation such as keys, guitar and drums which create a signature groove. The bass work in particular was understated and had my attention. “Do You Well” was a late night two o’clock in the morning song that is perfect for the lounge. The whole EP is around twelve minutes long. It goes by fast but certainly was enough time to appreciate the music. The music got me interested in hearing a full length at some point. I look forward to hearing more from B RO.
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