Salone - July (R&B) July is bringing some real Weeknd vibes with “Salone,” a modern R&B track that pays respect to the history of the genre. Salone captures the listener immediately with that retro analog fuzz before the crisp trap drums enter to let you know this ain’t no throwback track. The production is lush af—an immediate vibe. July’s voice is heaven, a strong tenor with all the R&B warmth you want. There’s some Jackson family sensibility in there, there’s some Babyface, there’s some Tevin Campbell…July certainly fits right in the canon of great R&B crooners. And just like those artists, boy does July have an ear for a catchy melody. Our only complaint is the 2:22 runtime—we want more! This track is gold.
Best Lyric: “I’m a lonely boy in a lonely world.”