JKriv - Something Else EP [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]

Razor-N-Tape co-founder JKriv presents a trio of original tracks on his Something Else EP, bringing together a cast of talented local Brooklyn artists to center dynamic compositions with a vibe ideal for the club. On lead track A1, a playful, funk-laden bassline sets the stage for an explosive hook and impressive vocal performance from Brandon Markell Holmes. Dynamic live instrumentation takes center stage on the soulful Try Again, which builds to an anthemic peak as guests Nic Hanson and Phenomenal Handclap Band belt out the song's hopeful message. On the flip, the laid-back Shoulda Been Me slowly unfolds with deep bass, percussive rhythms, and serene synth work accompanying vocal textures from Toribio (of Conclave). Detroit legend Alton Miller steers the track in a classic soulful deep house direction, with a brimming rhodes pattern over a solid drum foundation, showcasing Toribio's vocal prowess from a fresh perspective.