renaissance bb - NXTIME (Pop) NXTIME’s renaissance bb feels incredibly fresh, with a use of references that show respect to all that came before this very modern vibe. The vocals are lush, using synthetic harmony walls that give almost a Queen type of sound. Strictly speaking of the marriage between the singer and instrumental, the track feels straight Justin Timberlake 00s, back when he was doing his (best) work with Timbaland. The rap feature, while brief, doesn’t waste a single moment of its time, delivering some clever references and even a nod to 50 Cent, continuing to signal this song’s retro influence. The careful plodding of the synth plucks turns the entire affair into a pleasant 2-step and hip winder. Also, props to the out of nowhere shift to a funk-inspired break. There’s a lot to love here, and we recommend putting this tight little groove on replay.
Best Lyric: “And we gon’ light it up like it’s your birthday, yeah 50 said that once, that’s some wordplay.“