Giveon: The Soundtrack to Cuffing Season
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Okay folks, let's be honest. Cuffing season is aggressively approaching. Between the current pandemic and the impending fear of this upcoming election, more people are seeking a special someone. Whether you’re getting cuffed, dealing with heartbreak, or still playing the field, Giveon is the perfect artist for you to listen to this fall.
Giveon’s music is the very best of what RnB has to offer. Name sounding familiar? He has a famous feature on the Drake song “Chicago Freestyle”. His sultry baritone voice is both refreshing and a unique addition to the genre. To Giveon, his music is a form of expression. He uses music to cope or express the energy he feels from people. This is what makes his music so interesting to listen to. Releasing two projects in 2020, Giveon is cranking out new music left and right. And who can blame him for having the inspiration? Lockdown was incredibly hard on everyone. Relationships crumbled at the weight of the world and heartbreak was at an all time high. Giveon takes these feelings and spins them into pure poetry, literally! Before turning to singing, Giveon wrote countless poems as a form of expression. This is what has led to his incredible ability to express himself through his lyrics.
The music itself is melodic, with sweeping strings and earthy basslines. Layers upon layers of harmony below Giveon’s incredible range mix to create the perfect mood. Songs like “The Beach” and “Stuck On You”, off his first full-length project Take Time, are a perfect addition to any romantic playlist. Or if you’re brave enough to risk a hookup, “This Ain’t Love” and “Like I Want You” make great bedroom soundtracks. Dating in a global pandemic is hard. Especially with the confusion of virtual interactions as well as the uncertainty of our world itself. Considering everyone’s mental health was bruised badly by 2020, it's no wonder that many people are looking for a deeper connection. Music can be a way to handle all sorts of interaction, and Giveon’s music is meant for our desire to feel connected.
Giveon’s unique voice and incredible musicianship is a catalyst for stardom. He’s gearing up for a full length album in the coming months and it's sure to be even more incredible than what he’s graced us with in 2020. Giveon’s newest EP When It's All Said and Done is streaming now on Spotify and Apple Music.