Nex Xzit - All Kinds of Love
R&B, Rock
Maryland, United States
Overall Impression: Positively bursting at the seams with a tremendous amount of both style and flair, "All Kinds of Love" is a fantastic groove-laden R&B track that manages to seamlessly infuse its elements of jazz, soul, and even funk with a great level of musical maturity. Nex Xzit strikes a great balance between both traditional and contemporary R&B styles whilst incorporating a great deal of unique personality into the song, this results in a brilliantly performed and arranged track that boasts an incredible amount of melody and sonic variation.
Strongest Point(s): The eclectic mix of styles that have been carefully woven into the track is inspired and makes for a fascinating listen that's filled with both a great deal of variety and detail. Whether it'd be the r&b and soul-influenced vocal style, jazz-induced sax embellishments, or the undeniable funk-inspired rhythm guitar, all these elements combine to make a vividly detailed backdrop that is filled to the brim with an abundance of character and musical maturity. The performances across the board are excellent and it's clear that all musicians involved are of an incredibly high caliber, not only does this mean the track is performed with a striking level of musicianship and deftness but there is a great feeling of unity amongst everyone involved, this results in a natural and organic feeling performance that flows exceptionally well from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of classic R&B will certainly appreciate what "All Kinds of Love" has to offer, and its great mix of styles will definitely help it appeal to a broader range of music lovers.
Artist target suggestions: Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Mariah Carey, Faith Evans, Whitney Houston, Xscape, En Vogue, The S.O.S. Band, Deborah Cox
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About the Reviewer:
Andre is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.