London soul singer Pleasure Crookes returns with a daring, fierce, and contemporary sound in “Move the Salt,” her first single in over three years, that includes none aside from Vince Staples.
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“Move the Salt” – Pleasure Crookes ft. Vince Staples
Following the success of her 2021 debut album, Pores and skin, British singer/songwriter Pleasure Crookes has made her long-awaited return with “Move the Salt.”
Launched January 10 through Madness Information / Sony Music UK, the observe is a enjoyable, drumming, hip-hop infused clapback at hearsay and gossip; led by heavy rhythmic percussions, Crookes’ vocals drive forth, playfully difficult her ‘salty’ counterpart.
Take heed to this
I received lots to get off my chest
Bitty titties, however by no means massive bress
Don’t count on me to attempt to impress ya
Second to none
Don’t slot in in a room of plus-ones
Giving face like a tiger kitten
Will be quiet and nonetheless assured
Boldly fierce and musically contemporary, Crookes joins forces with Vince Staples in her new observe. Collectively, they entrance a real powerhouse duo – and what higher method to begin off the brand new chapter for the two-time BRIT nominee. Returning along with her definitive husky, uncooked and soulful vocals, “Move The Salt” represents a triumphant return for the London singer.
I shine and also you get sunburn
That appears like a you drawback
Go ‘head, slice your cake
Name it what you need,
what you need, ah
You’ll be able to go the salt,
go the salt, da-da-da
I received thick pores and skin on these bones, ah
When a b*tch don’t rise to hearsay
Get the phrases caught in your throat
Pores and skin outlined Crookes as extra than simply an artist on the rise – however one capable of craft tales from political, social and cultural margins.
Pores and skin was a field of hidden experiences; Crookes nodded to a culturally-rich London, the accessibility of political freedom, and ruminated on house inside social activism. Crookes brings these conversations to her group too; in late 2023, she collaborated with Select Love to boost £95,000 for Palestinian aid. After promoting out the present in a matter of hours, she was capable of placed on a second evening at Hackney Church in London.
Why so salty?
Pot and the kettle each black as espresso
Swing low, candy chariot,
if these hoes ungodly
So when you don’t thoughts,
can I really feel your heartbeat?
(I’d rеally recognize it)
Identical to Farley earlier than he handed
Entire entire world watching
me getting their giggle on
I’m the black sheep
burdened with the spine
Sturdy sufficient to hold us dwelling
(Sorry)
Crookes consistently units new bounds for the potential of recent artistry, and what it means. She exhibits you may lead with expertise, aestheticism, and social activism – whereas nonetheless main with artistic strides and musical success.
The only is accompanied by an excellent music video, stuffed with deep crimson hues permitting Crookes to attract our consideration. As she stands authoritative and highly effective within the room, she is wrapped in daring prints and textures (and for a second, none in any respect!), demonstrating to us the company that she has – and can eternally have – on her music.
Name it what you need, what you need, ah
You’ll be able to go the salt, go the salt, da-da-da
I received thick pores and skin on these bones, ah
When a b*tch don’t rise to hearsay
Get the phrases caught in your throat,
I used to be the one one who dared
to all of your drama while you’re gone
I used to be the one one to surprise
all of your plans while you have been dwelling
I used to be the one one to inform you
all the reality and make you fall
Am I the one one, the one one?
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