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| Credit: Lauren Dunn |
‘Naked’ is the second single from Hawaiian newcomer Ash (not to be confused with the Northern Irish alt-rock band of the same name), and it’s a fantastic slice of Latin-jazz-neo-soul-R&B. You’d think with a mixture of genres like that, this track would sound like an absolute cacophony of inharmonious sounds, and you’d be so, so wrong. ‘Naked’ takes the best parts of each genre; the jazzy bass, the Latin rhythms, the soulful singing, and combines them into an intensely expressive song.
The first thing that grabs you is Ash’s incredibly heartfelt vocals, being equal parts Portishead and Destiny’s Child. This combination enables Ash to display a masterclass in expressive vocal delivery as they transform from low, sultry dulcet tones in the verse to elated highs in the feel good, summery chorus. Featuring such lyrics as “I surrender to the moment now I know there’s no reason to be scared”, the composition emits pure positivity, nicely supported by the carefree rhythms and instrumentation.
Layers upon layers of percussion give this track an amazingly syncopated groove, underpinned by the wonderfully vibe-filled bass-line, forming a rock-solid foundation for a song that is undeniably dance-able. This is aided up by the light tinkling of a jazzy piano part, before the song crescendos with a fantastically vivid trumpet solo.
Essentially, everything in this song is filled with a sense of rhythmic passion, creating an atmosphere of optimistic fervour that is absolutely sure to brighten up your day.
‘Naked’ by Ash is available now on all platforms or you can listen below.
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