Raury - ‘Superfly'

When he’s not putting on pumping live shows and buying his fans ice-cream afterwards, rising star Raury is getting his tunes down on record. His debut LP dropped last month, and amongst a few more experimental tracks (including what seems to be a recording of a fight with his mother about his future?) are some real gems. One of them is ‘Superfly’, a summery anthem for carefree lovin’ written in collaboration with Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Between a golden hook and some delicate falsetto work, Raury proves he can actually rap, laying down a rapid-fire verse with an easy flow. It’s an impressively versatile vocal performance, but what’s even better is that the song doesn’t sound caught up in itself - it just gets its point across in 3-and-a-half blissful minutes, like a pop song should. It’s no think piece, but take it as a starting point for your summer playlist.