Countin’ Sheep - Merunisa (R&B) Merunisa delivers a lofi R&B gem with Countin’ Sheep, a warm and fuzzy track that will circle your brain much like those sheep. Versatility is the first word that comes to mind when describing Merunisa’s vocal performance—soulful sung leads paired with an attitude tinged flow debuting in the second verse, putting her in the same vein as early Alicia Keys and classic Lauryn Hill. Countin’ Sheep is one of those rainy day coffee house jams, giving a vinyl warmth with beautiful lilting keys cut by a steady snare. 90s love abounds with some classic backspin/scratch effects along with that “Here Comes The Hotstepper” vocal call out effect. We miss the days when these smooth crossover R&B jams would crowd the Top 40, and there’s no reason Merunisa’s Countin’ Sheep shouldn’t be doing the same.
Best Lyric: “Blinded by your love, blinded by mistakes. Trying to move on, but I’m losing this race.”