Cinamon - Damn! (I Miss Him)
R&B
Maryland, United States
Overall Impression: Damn! is a gorgeous pop ballad, with creative lyrics that are relatable to many listeners. Cinamon has an exceptional voice, both as a singer and a songwriter. The vocal quality is mellow and whispery, but not fragile and makes for easy listening. The rhythmic juxtaposition of the lyrics from the verses to chorus is brilliant: using quicker, less predictable rhythmic patterns in the verse, and majority straight eighths in the chorus, and the bridge does just that - bridging the verse and chorus both in rhythm and melody. The vocal harmonies fit with the vibe of the song well, playing a conversation between the lead and backup vocals. Really great song, well done.
Strongest Point(s): Overall, this is a strong song from start to finish. The subject of the lyrics is one that has been sang many times, but Cinamon keeps it fresh, telling this story in her own words. The vocals are really great to listen to as they are soft yet confident and the backing vocals are really well balanced to the main line. The mix is well balanced as well and the music is fitting to the song - the acoustic guitar is a nice touch. Damn! has a natural flow, even ending with what feels like a natural thought process, doubling the last lingering thought.
Target Audience Appeal: Damn would appeal to fans of Pop, R&B, Today's Hits, Top 40, and you might even pull some fans of female country stars. This song has really great potential to make name for itself and you, but more exposure would help - saturate social media with your music, along with advertising it for use in industries that return royalties, such as film, indie films, tv, streaming services, radio, even ads themselves.
Artist target suggestions: Cinamon has a very unique voice that could go far, and it is important to remember that although influences are important, Cinamon's voice is the most important for her musical future. Cinamon, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Ne-Yo, Usher
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About the Reviewer:
Rob Lawson is a professional percussionist, composer, conductor, teacher, and recording artist. He holds a Master of Arts in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Horn Choir, Pit Orchestra, and Keystone Winds. He has composed, arranged, and premiered works for Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass Quintet at IUP, and conducted the Pep Band, Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles, along with various recitals. Rob graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, was the Principal Percussionist and Timpanist of the Wind Ensemble, Percussionist and Drummer with the Beatles Band, and conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, New Music Orchestra, and various Chamber Ensembles. Rob also has experience with the recording process, both in front and behind the mic, from solo pieces to rock bands to full orchestral ensembles. He also teaches private lessons in percussion, conducting, music theory, and has taught high school marching percussion.