The London-based folk/hip hop duo ONLY TAKES A DAY [Fab & Shaan] whose influences range from Bob Dylan to J Dilla, deliver a sound that has been described as a more melodic version of Scroobius Pip. Now they have released a new video for “Reach” — a piece that explores the many falsehoods and contradictions of modern day life..
We had a listen:
The rhythms, characterized by a rattle of chains and cages, tends to conceal and skillfully imprison the rap.
And that voice has sardonic wit and an impeccable and rhythmic cadence. This is a brave song, an ingenious and inciting number. And it’s surprisingly cheerful given the subject matter…
See them play at Wonder Fields Festival, 29th June-1st July, Great Fulford, Nr. Exeter, Devon
Link: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyTakesADay/
