Drawing inspiration from legends like Prince, Michael Gordon, Arthur Russell, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Byrne, Bush, and Stevie Wonder, alt-R&B artist Ferdinand from Kosovo weaves these diverse influences into something genuinely timeless. His sound? It’s like stepping through a portal straight into the ’80s.
Ferdinand’s latest offering, "Time’s Up," feels like an authentic period piece. You’d swear it was some forgotten gem tucked away in a dusty record crate from decades past.
The track unfolds with deliberate, unhurried rhythm—synth-heavy and ethereal, punctuated by those distinctive boxy kicks that defined an era. Ferdinand’s vocals are pure honey, melting seamlessly into the carefully constructed instrumental landscape he’s created.
"Time’s Up" allows its dreamy harmonies and intricate percussion to command attention. Sure, the lyrics get a bit lost in the mix, occasionally feeling muddled, but that top-line melody? It slices through Ferdinand’s sonic tapestry with remarkable clarity.
Then comes that electric guitar toward the track’s conclusion—adding delicious tension and reinforcing the song’s tortured love narrative. It provides the perfect poignant crescendo, lifting the entire piece to new emotional heights.
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