Great vibes instantly blend a nostalgic hip hop groove with an inspiring and hopeful concept that’s consistently relevant in the modern world. Singer and songwriter Linda collaborates with Superstar Lamar, for the funky-old-school optimism and bounce of Need Love.
Built around a retro beat and meandering bass, with summertime clicks and a variety of voices blending rap, RnB and soul, Need Love kicks into gear with a hip hop anthem of a verse, laying down the foundations of the song and this uplifting aura in unison with the heartfelt sentiments at its core.
We then progress through the dynamic of Linda’s softer and more subtle soul-pop vocal, before returning to the back and forth between rap and melody, as the track gathers further momentum.
Coming in at a fairly humble two minutes and thirty-four seconds, Need Love is modestly crafted but genuine, both in taking stylistic influence from eras past, and in representing the true value of love and unity in a time when division and difficulty seem to provide the background to much of daily life.
Slick and stylish, rhythmically faultless – the flow and songwriting throughout Need Love is as sharp as the desire for oneness outlined by it. The song holds attention throughout, a satisfying RnB progression, with a great bassline and a strong sense of diversity from one vocal moment to the next.
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