Razor – Music & Moscato (Single Review)

The new single from Miami-hailing actor, singer-songwriter, and producer Razor is a hip-hop/R&B bop drenched in a dreamy guitar base and swaddled by an addictive beat.

Having previously scored for action/thriller movie ‘Percentage’ and crime drama ‘House Of Bodies’ for Flava Unit Entertainment, producing for artists such as Rick Ross and Ice Berg, and releasing an impressive catalogue of singles and full-length album ‘4 The Love’ in 2020, it is clear that Razor’s multifaceted talents have already led him down several different avenues.

This time however, he has been concentrating his efforts on the build-up to his 2nd album ‘4 The Love II – Rose Petals and Bullets’, due to be released later this year, through the pre-release of singles ‘Flakey’, ‘Do Me’ and ‘Music & Moscato’.

The latter single is a track that, upon first listening, will instantly infect listeners with its laidback and easygoing vibes. Combining a trance-like hip-hop and R&B-inspired instrumental with fiery raps and smooth vocals ensures that this track is one to remember, and is just as smooth as butter. Beginning with a hypnotic guitar intro that is soon joined by Razor’s soulfully resonant vocals, the song is off to a mesmerising start. Boosted by the singer’s suave delivery of “All we need is music and Moscato yeah”, Razor creates a tone that is immediately sensuous and sultry in its captivating charm.

Though the song adopts a leisurely and steady tempo throughout, the simple but effecting top-line provides a groovy energy through Razor’s lively and spirited adlibs within the verses. There is an indescribable amount of satisfaction once the first drop hits; the distinctive hip-hop beat and thumping bass collide to create a magical base for Razor’s powerfully dynamic bars.

The artist’s flow is that of a practiced and perfected musician; the almost effortlessly clean verse characterised by Razor’s cool, charismatic vocals bouncing atop the meditative instrumental, in turn lending the song a tranquil yet addictive quality sure to thrill fans and new listeners alike. “We can take it slow and go from zero to hero” is just one of the lines that Razor delivers with a particularly debonair flow.

However, it is the chorus, which once again seduces listeners with its illusive backing track and overall ethereal tone, that contributes so much intrigue and enchantment to the track. With the aid of Razor’s background in music production and scoring, the song quality is raised in terms of its stellar production and expertly polished sound. The use of sampling in this track also works extremely well to seamlessly elevate ‘Music & Moscato’ from a catchy little hip-hop track to an enthralling and all-encompassing listening experience that audiences will be drawn to time and time again.

The track perfectly brings together the best of two completely contrasting sounds; a smoothly serene backing track that makes the listener feel like they have entered a fever dream, and Razor’s confident and playfully energetic bars that immediately entertain in their hip allure.

By the time the song draws to a close, with a runtime of under 3 minutes, fans will no doubt be scrambling for the replay button to continue to bask in this track’s hazy vibes.

After multiple listens, ‘Music & Moscato’ seems to be an ideal match for late-night drives or a lazy rainy afternoon perfect for immersing yourself in wistfully romantic tracks such as this.

Score/Excellent: If this is the calibre of music expected to be released on Razor’s upcoming album ‘4 The Love II – Rose Petals and Bullets’, then it is officially time to start getting excited. At the end of the day, no matter when or where you listen to this track, the music itself is enough to provide both thrills and chills more than worthy of the replay button, Moscato optional.

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