Anyone who knows me knows I have been a fan of Natasha Kmeto for a while. Her music is everything I love about classic RnB (I'm talking 30 years of classic, not just back to en vouge), produced with an ear for the dialed frequencies and complex rhythms of EDM. While a lot of the new electronic music is mired in overuse of wobbles, big drops, and non-stop rattling (thanks "dubtrap"), Natasha creates subtle, spacious arrangements that make room for her powerful voice. Dirty Mind Melt, the lead single of her new EP of the same name, is subtle, featuring a repeated sample that offers all the context you need to let the music narrate the scene.
Watch the video, it feels like french new wave.
Listen to the whole EP at Dropping Gems, it feels like 4am.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Natasha Kmeto "The Ache" from Dropping Gems [Future Soul]
I first heard of Natasha Kmeto a while ago from a friend at Autonomous Records. Watched her 2011 video for "Party Girl" and downloaded some tracks. Initially, based on that video, I thought she was taking heavy bass EDM down the pop route. "The Ache" has changed my mind in a supremely satisfying way.
"The Ache" is filled with soulful storytelling, carried by Kmeto's voice which is equally powerful and subtle. Her nuanced tones emote honestly, and her lyrics are direct and personal. While many electronic artists create sounds and work frequencies that have deep impact, her songwriting and vocal presence gives the music a narrative sense, a human point of connection.
I've been listening to this on repeat all day. She fuses rap, song, heavy beats grooves and ambient moments so well, its one of the more soulful and complete projects I have encountered in a while. Do yourself a favor and cop it at the Dropping Gems Bandcamp today.
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