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Lewis Edwards Shares New Indie R&B Gem “If I Couldn’t”
Lewis Edwards, the UK rising star has just unleashed his latest banger, “If I Couldn’t”, and it’s about to take your ears on a wild ride! Released on May 3rd, this track takes listeners on a soulful rollercoaster of emotion that’ll have you hitting repeat before you know it.
“If I Couldn’t” is like a musical cocktail – shaken, not stirred – blending indie R&B with a pop twist that’ll make you hit repeat countless times. Teaming up with his musical partner-in-crime, Moneo, Lewis crafted a minimalist masterpiece that’s as catchy as it is heartfelt. Picture delicate piano, gentle guitar strums, and percussion that’ll make your heart skip a beat – it’s the perfect backdrop for Edwards’ soulful lyrics and electrifying vocals.
“I wanted this song to hit you right in the feels,” says Lewis Edwards. “It’s been a labor of love, taking two whole years to perfect!”
Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Edwards shares, “I was going through a testing time being a new father and not feeling like I could be there for friends and family like I used to be as I have a new family I need to care and provide for. The song is about reminding those who I can’t always be in contact with or see them as much as I used to when I didn’t have commitments, a music career i’m pursuing, that I care just as much as I always have and that ‘If I Coudn’t’ be that for you I hope you find it somehow, whether through another person, yourself or other avenues.”
View Park Records’ Maur Kii has had a busy 2024. He kicked off the year with an album, BIRTHDAY PACK: WELCOME TO 7. The music sensation is now back to close out the year with a new EP, MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS. The six-track EP is R&B-focused, borrowing from various eras and subgenres of R&B. Maur Kii cleverly and strategically arranged the songs on the EP to tell a story and its parts. The overall story is based off an interaction between Maur Kii and a woman.
The EP opens with the track, “STREETS.” The song is a chill, sleek record that has a modern R&B sound. The song depicts the initial interaction between Maur Kii and the women that is the subject of the EP’s story. Track two, “4 THE WEEKEND,” continues with the vibe of the previous record, but incorporates a more Hip-Hop/Rap sound. The track features renowned music artist Wontel. The song discusses Maur Kii courting the female love interest and his admiration for how hard-working the woman is. The next song, “NAKED,” has a unique arrangement and an eclectic beat yet still brandishes Maur Kii’s captivating R&B sound. The record dives into the internal conflict that the woman is feeling towards her new love interest, Maur Kii, and her current significant other. The end of the record marks the end of her current relationship.
The EP moves onto “DEEPER.” “DEEPER” goes deep into the lovemaking. It is a sensual, sultry record that touches upon the love/lust. The song features rising star Afterdrk (and appropriately so, given the topic of the song and the artist’s name). “OPTIONS,” the penultimate song, is up next. “OPTIONS” is a song that served as a lead single for the EP; however, Maur Kii altered the EP version of the song a bit. “OPTIONS,” on the EP, has an intro. The track has a swaggy vibe yet is a vulnerable piece. The song features budding music artist Randy White. The song is about how Maur Kii has options and him being honest to the woman, letting her know what she’s getting into. The track provides an intricate and intimate discussion about indecision, communication, and other topics that deal with love and relationships. The EP ends with the story’s end. “WHO CRIES IN A MAYBACH?” is a wavy record with dark tones. The romance and honeymoon phase seem to have faded. The song tries to reckon how the fun and extravagance weren’t enough to make the woman happy and the relationship last.
MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS is a terrific body of work from top to bottom – from the storytelling to the vocals to the production. The EP is perfect for all listeners, but especially great for fans of PARTYNEXTDOOR, Travis Scott, and Fridayy. MAURNB: THE YEAR WAS demonstrates why the year was Maur Kii’s.
Follow Maur Kii on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiciskii.
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