4EVA - KAYTRAMINÉ, Aminé, KAYTRANADA, Pharrell Williams

For his first released single of 2023, DJ and record producer KAYTRANADA teams up with Aminé under the cleverly contrived name “KAYTRAMINÉ” to create the ultimate tone-setting hit for warm months ahead. Pharrell Williams’ creative touch and musical influence are also amplified on the track. Together, the trio concocts 4EVA, a piece of audible art characterized by the harmony of a percussive beat, William’s synth chorus line, and an ethereal cymbal. Aminé’s talent particularly shines through in 4EVA, complementing his rapping with various adlibs, a technique frequently used in the hip-hop and rap genres. In all its feel-good nature, this song will surely be this summer’s #1 on-repeat tune.

Gotta Move On (Cool & Dre Remix) - Diddy, Bryson Tiller, Cool & Dre

In this effortless groove, Miami recording duo Cool & Dre bring their remixing talents to Diddy’s track “Gotta Move On,” featuring R&B singer Bryson Tiller. Diddy is no stranger to creating projects that pull from the richness of the music industry, so, naturally, this song may already sound quite familiar. Upon clicking “play,” you might recognize a descending, futuristic sound layered with a transition to a repeated whistle pattern and a sudden up-tempo soft rock beat drop. With “Gotta Move On,” listeners are taken on a wild ride of coast-to-coast samples, from Michael McDonald’s 1982 hit “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” to G-Funk pioneer Warren G’s 1994 “Regulate,” (which actually samples McDonald’s yacht rock melody). While the footing of Cool & Dre, Diddy, and Tiller’s masterpiece resided in the convergence of iconic songs and existing genres, the 2022 remix transforms the scaffolding, making the song a true summer 2023 anthem…