Although we have travelled with Darryl Kelley through some deeper and more thoughtful subjects in the past, explored social tensions, and delved into poignant and powerful issues, with ‘Girl I Seen,’ we find him tackling the most powerful and timeless force of all. Love!
This time out, he juggles first impressions, infatuation, and love at first sight, talking of a woman who commands the room, demands attention, and distracts everyone whose path she elegantly crosses.
And, suitably for such a straightforward and unambiguous message, the music is direct and to the point, although as you delve deeper into its sound you find it to be, like love itself, woven from many elements and ideas. The hip-hop beats add rhythmic complexity and effortless groove, neo-soul vibes run through the vocals, while R&B rhythms and dance energy infuse at its core, making it impossible not to move to and the easy, accessible pop flavours ensure mass appeal among mainstream and chart-following fans.
‘Girl I Seen’ showcases Darrell Kelley‘s ability to blend genres while celebrating the captivating and complex power of love, a force which is both straightforward and unavoidable, yet complex and commanding.
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