It is a great honor and privilege to have the unparalleled Deportee return to our digital blog page. The journey he is taking us through will be an indication of a monumental turn in the development of the Reggae and Dancehall combination; Deportee is, without a doubt, a revolutionary who works in the unique combination of the raw and soulful spirit of Detroit and the deep rhythm of St. Mary, Jamaica. After recently sparking a global discussion with his incredible song “Black Women Are Not Cheap,” which became a beautiful and much-needed command to love oneself, Deportee proves to be a voice for the people and soul. Now, he comes back to our blog page with another musical composition, “2 Pretty,” which was released on the 28th of November. Let’s explore this exciting piece of music together and see what magnetizing talent Deportee brings to everyone’s ears.
The song bursts forth in the form of a dazzling, utterly irresistible rhythm infused with elements of Afrobeat that has an almost tangible draw about it. It is a sound that is so dynamic and kinetic in nature that even trying to stay seated and remain stationary becomes an exercise in pointlessness. The percussion is so immediately engaging that even with just the very first beat, I found myself dancing on my feet due to the raw energy of the rhythm itself. When even the opening of the song is enough to provoke such an instantaneous and euphoric reaction, one can only imagine the immense beauty of melody and rhythms that lie ahead in the rest of the song.
It is humid, and you can practically taste the anticipation in the air. The music is beating in a rhythmical throb underground that hits the soles of your feet right where you stand. Under this blistering cover of sounds, your surroundings become a blurred blur of movements and colors, not to mention the magnetic crowd around you. Nevertheless, there is one thing that you will never miss in the scene: the “pretty girls” that own the place and everything in it with their kinetic gracefulness. “2 Pretty” is your escape hatch into this wild world of romance that makes each of your boring moments on the dance floor a matter of life and death. Central to the story being told in this track is the age-old experience of a heart-stopping moment; the hero finds himself drawn in by a woman who, with her grace and mystique, shines bright through the haze of the club. Beauty does not only reside in sight but is an attraction all on its own, and he knows that there can only be one thing he can do: declare his admiration in rhythm. It is not enough for him to be watching; he must participate, incorporating his perceptions into the very fabric of the song itself. Being someone who has always fallen for a good compliment, especially if it comes in this lyrical form, I found that this song hit me right where I needed to be hit. It is an uplifting song that helps make you feel like you are being acknowledged, celebrated, and the center of the universe all at once. As soon as you listen to the music and start hearing the way in which your praise is being articulated, you cannot help but fall in love because life becomes a scene out of a movie.
Once you strip away all the layers of the production, it becomes quite evident that “2 Pretty” is essentially all about atmosphere. The song serves as an instant hypnosis and manages to combine the silky smooth feel of R&B with the fluid warmth of contemporary Afrobeat. Not only does it offer a great beat, but it also serves as an amazing soundscape that merges an incredibly catchy and compelling rhythm with the precise and poetic lines of “You’re the prettiest girl on the dance floor.” There is an obvious spark of chemistry that comes through in the track and turns it from a simple song into a tale about that one magical moment of connection when the world just stops spinning around you. The magic of that attractive force that doesn’t depend on the actual location of people, and rather creates a certain atmosphere that makes you realize that there is no way you’re going to get out of that place without another performance. Deportee has managed to create a unique soundscape that evokes the feeling of being chased and adored.
Now that we have his second work, it becomes impossible not to believe that Deportee is one of those rare artists who always score with their works. Listening to every single track of his is an experience that proves that he knows how to make each note a success and strike a blow to banality. This time, I am sure that whatever song this artist will come up with will be brilliant and flawless. There is something special about him – the ability to create catchy, dance-floor-friendly songs at the same time adding some heart into them. I have said before that I am eager to listen to all tracks of his, and there is no use in pretending that I am being reasonable – after listening to the wonderful “2 Pretty,” I am even hungrier for his music. Congratulations to you, Deportee, on this fantastic piece of art. You have created such a high level of perfection that I can hardly wait to see where your creative potential will take you.
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