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Jessie Ware // Running

I had previously posted about how good Jessie Ware’s debut single “Strangest Feeling” was here. I didn’t think she’d beat that on her second go, and that her next single would be a pale imitation of the first. Thanks to Mundane Insanity, who brought Jessie’s new single to my attention, I’ve discovered that the it is very different from and possibly even better than the first.

Upon hearing the opening electronic loop, I thought that “Running” would give me similar vibes to “Strangest Feeling” - but once those soft drums kicked in pretty soon after I knew this was a completely different ball game. The sharp keys combined with the track’s smooth, gradual melody instantly reminded me of Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat”. When the guitar kicked in I got real Sade vibes, which were enhanced by Jessie’s soft, luscious vocals. It’s like an 80s power ballad that eloped with a 90s R&B track and gave us a song with the qualities of both eras combined with the chilled, lo-fi vibes modern R&B. Amazing.

Jessie’s soft, dreamy are vocals are great throughout the track, but it’s her powerful outburst during the song’s middle 8 which really steals the show. Her vocals become stronger at this point, relating well with the lyrics as she sings of how much she wants this love, even though it’s no good for her. It’s those little things, and the atmosphere created within the song which make me appreciate it so much. I pray that music continues to go in this direction.

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