Check out this music review of the brand new single, “Blue?” released by Ford Sharpless
Ford Sharpless is an artist who set out to bring a very special personality to his blend of hip-hop. Recently, he completed working on a brand new project and he released a single titled “Blue?” – this song is particularly special because it showcases the artists ability to combine excellent production values with personal instrumental melodies that are far removed from the usual cliché as that one would expect to hear in the genre. The single appears on Ford’s brand new album, “The Cool Era.” This full length release features 13 studio tracks, including this single itself, which stands out as one of the highlights on the album because of its textures and variety of sound. The track begins with a very understated melody and some vocal parts, but later it dies deeper into a moody beat, inspired by trip-hop and chill-wave, among other styles. Sounds of artists as diverse as Flying Lotus as well as Massive Attack and even Nosaj Thing are definitely going to connect with the sound of this release.
Learn more about Ford Sharpless and listen to his new music on Spotify, as well as other platforms on the Internet.
BIO
Hailing from Concord N.C. William Wylie also known as Ford Sharpless started producing in 2003. And in 2007 became serious about it once local artists got a hold of his sound. After honing his craft with other local artists he began working on his first release. And in 2010 independently released his first instrumental project called Alpha. He then went on to release 3 more albums before landing first placement with DJ Drama
and Don Cannon. Since then he has went on to do work with Masspike Miles, Just Ending Now, etc. In 2014 he went on a self imposed hiatus to pursue other creative interests. He then resurfaced in 2018 with a new sense of purpose.
He released his first project in five years titled “Shores.” Since then he has released 3 projects in 2019 one of which is his latest effort the “The
Cool Era.” This effort is a study in jazz elements and lofi technique it also offers something for the trunk.
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