This has to be the best albums to come out of 2013. Devonte Hynes (or Blood Orange or Lightspeed Champion) is an incredible artists. This album well-balanced and attends to all sexual orientations, something most mainstream artists struggle with. I always thought he was gay, til I saw a picture of him and his girlfriend, Samantha Urbani. He appeals to all genders as well.
The album kicks off with 'Chamakay', a mid-tempo feel good song, which was released as the album's first single. He features his girlfriend Samantha. She also appears on "You're Not Good Enough", "No Right Thing", "It Is What It Is", "Chosen", "Always Let U Down", "On The Line", "Time Will Tell" on the album. This is second album, with his first being Coastal Grooves.
The shift from his debut album is evident. I've heard tracks from the first one, and they were bass-driven, and had an Western cowboy feel.
My favorite single from Cupid Deluxe has to be 'It Is What It Is'. It opens off with a soothing xylophone meddley. The switch between him and Urbani gives the song a reassuring feeling that duets are here to stay. Dev is known for producing Solange's EP, True.
Tracklist:
1. Chamakay
2. You’re Not Good Enough
3. Uncle ACE
4. No Right Thing
5. It Is What It Is
6. Chosen
7. Clipped On
8. Always Let U Down
9. On the Line
10. High Street
11. Time Will Tell
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