Toby Tesla Serenades With Modern Hip-Hop in ‘.FIVE’
Toby Tesla has a distinct contemporary pulse that he brings seamlessly into his hip-hop/ pop-rap compositions. Cast in an ambient soundscape with plush synths, mellow beats, and fluid baritones. There’s definitely elements of neo-soul/R&B and funk that subtly influence his sonic design; resulting in a savvy, vibey, immersive flow. The artist has just put out his sophomore album, ‘.FIVE’, whose theme is brewed across nine tracks. Each one spells out an incredibly modern ethos with free rhythms, explorative quotients, and intuitive lines. And there’s that dreamy daze that spreads with a growing vitality that will change your whole mood. Imagine the bounce, hip-hop, and R&B of Drake or SZA blended with FKJ’s surreal texture. That’s the fringe where Toby Tesla’s music forms.
‘DONE FAST’ introduces the album by setting the stylistic tone and defining the energy levels. Resonant and atmospheric, the synths echo and spread across the soundscape. Contrasting its glassy tones and hues, the beats are solid structures that break up and contour the track. We see this form reiterated with beautiful variants and changing emotions. In ‘DRIVEWAY’, we see heartbreak intermingled with sensual and moody romance. In ‘TIMEZONE’, we see a smoother R&B as it lifts into pop before it settles into a passionate verse flow.
In tracks like ‘COLLECTOR’, ‘SOTIL’ and ‘PAID PROGRAMMING’, we see more dynamic rhythms. Bouncing and hip-hopping through the bass, vocals, and melodies, it presents innovative beat quotients. On the other hand, ‘IN MY WAY’, ‘KINDNESS’ are intimate, cozy and contemplative flows that you can just sink into. Their dimensions allow you to just bury yourself in its melancholic warmth.
The core essence of the album lies in the creative rhythm and melody frames that the artist offers up to interact with. Each listening moment is consumed by his special brand of creativity that energizes, enchants, and expresses. Listen Now!
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