Cool bop alert! Maur Kii is back! Now with his new EP “MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS,” an epic display of charm and vocals from the artist and his squad, this six-track collection is another impressive addition to his growing discography. Through this EP, there’s no denying that this artist knows how to maintain the vibe and throw some great mixes to bring the house down and party.
You see, MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS is an actual story brought by the encounter the artist had with a woman who tickled his interest. Each track covers a different part of the story; hence, the whole listening experience is part of a journey that you wouldn’t want to miss. It is juicy, and it’s beautifully wrapped into some sick beats and awesome R&B sound that you wouldn’t want to miss.
The album opens with the track “Streets,” and for lack of a better description, it is smooth as f*ck. The voice effects, the sick beats, and the chill vibe that is loaded on this track sure do work perfectly with the theme of the track, which depicts this playful yet serious case of courtship as a woman grabs Maur Kii’s attention.
“4 the Weekend” follows smoothly as it continues the plot from the initial track. With its catchy beats and strong bassline, this rhythmic song sure does induce a strong urge to make your head bop. Maur Kii’s delivery is clear, and the structure of the track is spot on (just like all the tracks in this EP). Wontel’s vocals also added a great effect to the track, making it particularly memorable for the listeners.
“Naked” is a thrilling track that continues the story from the previous track. This time focusing more on the perspective of the woman that the artist is interested in and her falling out with her current partner as she realizes that Maur Kii is a catch told through a sensual sound of R&B brought by the artist’s unique perspective and musical style. The story progresses through the track “Deeper,” which now assumes the story of how the woman finally made her choice and how their relationship turns deep. “Option” is also a featured track on this EP as it follows through the story, and finally, “Who Cries in a Maybach” closes the whole EP.
Ultimately, MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS by Maur Kii is a great mix of tracks that showcases the musicality and awesome style of this rising artist. Interestingly, the artists managed to capture the classic vibe of R&B while maintaining the hip-hop core into one collection. Moreover, the idea of a story within a release is quite solid in terms of vision in my book because it compels you to finish the whole collection to grasp the whole point of the EP. Meanwhile, in technical aspects, this EP does not fall short of perfection; the story is well-written, the delivery is most definitely top-notch, and the performance guarantees you a most enjoyable listening experience. So, to spice up your playlists, be sure to upgrade them with Maur Kii’s EP, MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS! Stream it now on Spotify for a guaranteed enjoyable experience.
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Born and raised in one of the 7000-ish islands in the Philippines, a self-proclaimed professional fangirl, with a degree in Biology. She probably annoy the people around her so much for not speaking and speaking too much. A frustrated writer, yes!
