Alone - Lew McKenzie (R&B) Lew McKenzie brings some classic R&B with latest single, “Alone”. With Ginuwine vibes abound, Lew explains that his track contemplates residing in two worlds, outside with the people and then inside the mind, and Lew hopes to explain that the division isn’t that straightforward. The sound is certainly R&B with with a very unique instrumentation, matching lilting keys with a fuzzy synth lead that reminds us of Timbaland’s productions for Justin Timberlake in the 00s. Lew’s voice is honey, giving us a strong baritone and even a little rap sampling, beautifully performed and exquisitely layered as earcandy. But what stuck out to us the most are those Janet-level chord progressions which seem to have been abandoned in recent music, taking us in different and unexpected directions that make the track very engaging.
Best Lyric: “Up all night inside my nightmares.”