I really like how layered and dense tracks like chamakay and it is what it is are. Nov, 20 his cupid deluxe is an album that tenderly details heartbreak through the language of longing. Even when the songs dont entirely come together, they always sound immaculate. In just one week, dev hynes, aka blood orange, will be letting loose his new studio album, cupid.
Soundcloud cupid deluxe by blood orange published on 20170518t18. Cupid deluxe s sound does certainly wear a little thin by the end, but its still a major improvement from blood orange. His album, freetown sound, was released to critical acclaim in 2016, and saw hynes defined as one of the foremost musical voices of his time, receiving comparisons to the likes of kendrick lamar and dangelo for his own searing and soothing personal document of life as a black man in america. The second release from dev hynes as blood orange includes guest appearances from such artists as adam bainbridge of kindness, clams casino, mc despot, david lo. Listen free to blood orange cupid deluxe chamakay, youre not good enough and. Blood orange cupid deluxe full album stream hypebeast. Over his career, dev hynes has remained on top of current music trends. In august of that year the first album, coastal grooves was released. Cupid deluxe by blood orange cd, nov20, domino for. Blood oranges sound is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing and important in pop today, and this sophomore effort is a promising progression for an artist who deserves more of the spotlight, but probably wont ever demand it. In 2011, he released coastal grooves, the first of four solo albums under the moniker blood orange. Its got some really catchy tunes and the album incorporates a lot of different sounds and influences.
That musical snapshot informs everything is embarrassing, the sparse, latenight bedroompop anthem he cowrote with sky ferreira last year, and cupid deluxe picks up where that track left off. For hynes, a cult favorite who had also worked on the side as a songwriter for some popular artists including florence and the machine, theophilus london, and solange. In 2004, while he was living in london, he joined the laughably titled outfit test icicles, which churned out aggressive but. Blood orange cupid deluxe vinyl posr port of sound. Dec 26, 20 blood oranges inclusive album proves the lgbt community doesnt need pandering singer devonte hynes album cupid deluxe was the most queerfriendly nonqueer album of 20. In november, blood orange appeared on the cover of the fader in its 89th issue. Hynes work as blood orange is quickly turning into his most rewarding, and while cupid deluxe isnt quite a great album, its a strong showing of his progress. Cupid deluxe is the second album by dev hynes as blood orange, and is the follow up to 2011s coastal grooves. The album was released on 18 november 20 in the uk, and was available worldwide a week earlier on itunes on 12 november 20. On november 18th, 20, cupid deluxe was released in physical form. Since that albums release, hynes has written and produced music for.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Hynes scored the 20 film palo alto, directed by gia coppola. According to hynes the album was inspired by new york city, the big apple. Listen free to blood orange cupid deluxe chamakay, youre not good enough and more. Blood orange aka devonte hynes presents his 20 album cupid deluxe, his follow up to the acclaimed coastal grooves. Nov 18, 20 cupid deluxe is the second album by dev hynes as blood orange, and is the follow up to 2011s coastal grooves. For pretty straight, world music influenced funk and new wave, this is pretty fucking good. The album features one of hynes most popular singles youre not good enough. Having recently relocated from brooklyn to manhattan, the indie pop auteur can strongly relate to that overarching sense of uncertainty. Cupid deluxe is a distinct and mesmerizing album that proves hynes is as talented at a soundboard as at a microphone. His cupid deluxe is an album that tenderly details heartbreak through the language of longing. Provided to youtube by domino recording co ltd chamakay blood orange cupid deluxe.
The album had its worldwide debut six days earlier on itunes. Nov 19, 20 this is going to sound absolutely ridiculous, but cupid deluxe, dev hyness second album as blood orange, reminds me of the chronic. Sep 12, 20 the first single taken from cupid deluxe 20, devonte hyness second studio lp under the moniker blood orange, it sees hynes team up with chairlift vocalist caroline polachek on. Stream cupid deluxe, a playlist by blood orange from desktop or your mobile device. After debuting his new project blood orange with a fairly straightforward chillwaveelectropop album full of hooky, sexy songs that worked like a collection of great singles, dev hynes returned with a second album that was anything but straightforward. It shows a more expansive aural palate than its predecessor while. Cupid deluxe on his second collection of melancholic 80sinspired pop odes, the 27yearold singersongwriterproducer devonte hynes, aka blood orange, channels vagabond emotions into something.
For now, though, cupid deluxe is, much like many of his narrators, flawed but fundamentally decent. Find blood orange discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Hyness debut as blood orange was the release of the single dinner in january of 2011. Features song lyrics for blood oranges cupid deluxe album. Blood orange cupid deluxe lyrics and tracklist genius. On his second collection of melancholic 80sinspired pop odes, the 27yearold singersongwriter. Since that albums release, hynes has written and produced music for the likes of solange, sky ferreira, mks, and more. His latest album under pseudonym blood orange, cupid deluxe, is a perfect demonstration of just how talented this man is. Singer, songwriter, and producer dev hynes followup to coastal grooves is a mix of hazy electronica, treading bass lines, and waves. Soulful 80s funk, sampled with his quirky vocals and alternative production evokes an overwhelming amount of emotion on tracks like time will tell and uncle ace. Nov 18, 20 over his career, dev hynes has remained on top of current music trends. Cupid deluxe is evidently his most mature and definitive statement, somehow combining nearsacred traces of prince and michael jacksons popsoul with the tender timbre of arthur russell and paul simon, and even the tinkling minimalism of moondog, presenting a classic sound refreshed with a modern, efficient approach to songcraft rejecting.
Cupid deluxe is the follow up to devonte hynes debut as blood orange, 2011s coastal grooves. Dec 21, 2016 provided to youtube by domino recording co ltd chamakay blood orange cupid deluxe. This is going to sound absolutely ridiculous, but cupid deluxe, dev hyness second album as blood orange, reminds me of the chronic. Mar 31, 2014 his latest album under pseudonym blood orange, cupid deluxe, is a perfect demonstration of just how talented this man is. In truth hynes has been plugging away for years, first as lightspeed champion and as part of test icicles, but his recent production work has drawn more attention to him than. Cupid deluxe by blood orange free listening on soundcloud. On his second collection of melancholic 80sinspired. From 2004 to 2006, hynes was a member of the band test icicles, playing guitar, synth, and occasionally performing vocals. On his second collection of melancholic 80sinspired pop odes, the 27yearold singersongwriterproducer devonte hynes, aka blood orange. Blood orange chamakay from cupid deluxe, released 20 on domino record co. In november of 20 cupid deluxe was released, followed by 2016s freetown sound. Soulful 80s funk, sampled with his quirky vocals and alternative production evokes an overwhelming amount of.
Blood oranges sophomore effort chronicles alienation and broken romance with slow, melancholic, 90sgazing jams. Hyness lush and silky bedroompop is obviously light years. I lived in brooklyn for some time and finally made the leap into manhattan. Blood oranges inclusive album proves the lgbt community. The blood orange album cupid deluxe is one of the sweetest surprises ive experienced this year. Nov 05, 20 blood orange cupid deluxe full album stream. Cupid deluxes sound does certainly wear a little thin by the end, but its still a major improvement from blood orange. Nov 12, 20 hynes work as blood orange is quickly turning into his most rewarding, and while cupid deluxe isnt quite a great album, its a strong showing of his progress. On 8 january 2014, it was announced that blood orange was on the lineup for coachella valley music and arts festival in indio, california. Its unfocused, sprawling, and so full of ideas that it never seems to settle in one place for very long, jumping from laidback edm pop to soft rock with sax balladry to 90s new jack swing.
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