Zico has returned with a duet undertaking, which isn’t uncommon for him. Most of his latest success has been by means of pairings with feminine artists. Duet hyperlinks him up him with YOASOBI’s Ikura (credited as Lilas) and straddles the road between Ok-pop, J-pop and world pop. In different phrases, it must be proper inside my wheelhouse!
Earlier than speaking in regards to the track, I really feel it’s mandatory to debate YOASOBI. For my cash, no single artist has had a higher affect on trendy J-pop than them. Positive, the business’s many rock bands proceed to dominate, however that’s at all times been the case. In terms of poppier efforts, YOASOBI’s fitful, hyper-busy manufacturing model has turn into so ubiquitous that I hardly get pleasure from it anymore. I used to be by no means an enormous YOASOBI fan to start with, however now that everybody is peddling their very own model of the sound it appears like J-pop as a complete has misplaced its sense of musical range.
This brings me to Duet, which is a reasonably ‘down the center’ fusing of Zico’s and YOASOBI’s core sounds. The general model is “quirky” in a means that’s not quirky anymore as a result of we’ve heard it so usually. Zico’s circulation is fast-paced and filled with character. Ikura provides an analogous power, although her tone is far completely different. What we find yourself with is 2 dynamic characters speak-singing at a speedy tempo over a vigorous mattress of chopped percussion. It’s not my factor in any respect, however I’m completely happy if it’s yours!
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
