Recommended tracks: “Are You Lonesome? (Feat. Mndsgn),””There’s No Heaven (Knxwledge RMX),””Emotions (Feat. Mndsgn)”
Artists you might like: India Shawn, Kendra Dias, Lynda Dawn
Los Angeles’ Michi debut–Dirty Talk–released last year was a shift from the traditional R&B genre drawing inspiration from ‘90s and ‘00s R&B divas while maintaining her fun, vulnerable, and confident authentic self. Michi’s sophomore release Dirty Talk: Sunshine Hotel Mixes is the ultimate summer jam featuring LA-based producers Kiefer, Knxwledge, and Mndsgn.
“If You Want Me (Knxwledge RMX)” starts the party blending R&B and house genres in perfect harmony from the beat switches to syncing the beats and vocals in minute detail. “There’s No Heaven (Knxwledge RMX)” gets the body moving to the beat as Knxwledge’s production craft takes control blending house, trip-hop, and ‘00s R&B best suited for the perfect walk-up song at the runaway.
“Memmy (Recuerdo) (Feat. Gabriel da Rosa) (Knxwledge RMX)” is the stand out track on the record combining Spanish and Portuguese opening with smooth acoustic guitar riffs, Bossa Nova, and Knxwledge’s fast-paced production feels like the track is in two speeds… slow and fast. Michi’s and Gabriel da Rosa’s luscious vocals drive the laid-back yet romantic track home giving off first date vibes at a trendy cafe or a ritzy restaurant.
“Emotions (Feat. Mndsgn)” opens to a layered slow jam r&b and soul with Mndsgn’s spacey production that slows down time opening up to vulnerability. “Are You Lonesome (Feat. Mndsgn)” highlights yearning and loneliness featuring ‘90s dreamy yet silky R&B sounds and Mndsgn’s lo-fi production and soft vocals backing the track.
“Memmy (Recuerdo) (Knxwledge RMX)” is the final track on the record as it begins with 90s R&B aesthetics and the track translates to ‘Memory’ in Spanish. Knxwledge’s production and Michi’s sensual vocals lay the foundation for the perfect slow dance tune.
Michi’s Dirty Talk: Sunshine Hotel Mixes builds on her debut album with the addition of well-known Los Angeles beat-makers shifting genres from trip-hop to house while maintaining authenticity in the summer of taking risks and chances. You’ll definitely want to add this to your record collection.
You can listen to Dirty Talk: Sunshine Hotel Mixes here.
