There’s no exact word or way to describe this album – it’s a mixture of everything you and everyone else loves: lo-fi, hip-hop, a bit of R&B, the list goes on. But, that’s a good thing, as you wouldn’t really find yourself ever getting tired of listening to each song.
SV collaborated with Antonia Marquee to create “Past Partial”, including collaborations from different artists that enhance the ambience well up to its fullest potential. These songs truly are special, as you would surely be able to find use and reason to play them, may it be outdoors, indoors, with friends or during your ‘me’ time… there’s no right or wrong time to listen to it, anyway.
JaMichael is featured on both ends of the tracklist, providing a beautiful flow of flute in the first one “Now You Wish You Would”. It gives us a taste of Marquee’s soulful, melodic vocals as well, alongside the woodwind instrument. As the first song, it gets the job done, potentially riling up the audience and preparing them for more tunes.
“Get Lost” is ambience-heavy; you could almost feel that the air is different in it, as it gives off an experimental aura. Listeners are expected to hear different elements, acting as a base or a ‘bed’ for the vocals, which are constant as ever. “Target Atmos” makes you realize that the record finished up too soon, with the way the feeling and the overall energy of each song passed you by. You’re left with the great insight of the noticeable yet consistent and structured change of the album through seven songs.
Kevon Scott also contributed alongside the main artists through “Saving Grace”, wherein the vibe and instrumental alone is something you would definitely move along to. It just keeps going and going, the catchy hook pairs well with the followable, moderate beat and the vocals. Speaking of which, the vocals aren’t too complicated – not only for this song, but for the entire record, as listeners don’t have to critically analyze what it all means – the artists are just present with their audience, chilling and vibing along, which come to think of it, is a great environment to be in.
He is also featured in “The Answer”. Immediately being hit with the line “Love is the way”, it feels as though the answer is sorted and, well, answered already. The brass is straight up nailing the fill-ins in the background, making it a perfect type of song for improv solos, or something to be played at a soundcheck, or a local gig.
If we’re to talk favorites, that would be “Art Seek Rile” and “All That”. The former, for some reason, emits an image of a pleasant car ride during a sunset, or that one feel-good song to listen to on a jog, or one to use for general self-care. There’s something inherently pleasant about every component, like you’d instantly forget your worries when this one hits your speakers. The latter is funky and jazzy in a way, offering a vintage, old fashioned vibe. It’s short-lived, that’s for sure; I, for one, would listen to something like this especially if it was a minute and a half longer. Nevertheless, remarkable songs, both of them.
What exactly is the genre? To stray away from textbook labels for a second, it’s honestly on the track for hip-hop, but it’s playful, and it understands you. This record is that moment of sunlight after rain, because it acts like something one needs when they need a break from the world. Overall, it all hits right, and you’re terribly missing out if you don’t listen to it.
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About the Author
Kate Clarice Lee is a psychology major in Ateneo de Naga University with a knack for music and writing. She takes interest in playing guitar, poetry, creative writing, and lyrics that—subjectively—hit close to home. Kate mostly enjoys indie, alternative, pop & punk rock music.
