Kaytranada's “Timeless” Album Review
Kaytranada’s third studio album, Timeless, was highly anticipated and exceeded listeners’ expectations. The album’s tracklist includes 21 songs that appeal to many audiences while maintaining that true Kaytranada sound. The album featured a plethora of artists, such as Rochelle Jordan, Anderson Paak, PinkPantheress, and many more, but despite the big features, Kaytranada’s productions are the star of the show. The album consists of the common strong percussions that Kaytranada is known for. The album mainly falls under house and electronic while also dappling in funk rhythms.
The album begins with 'Pressure,' which samples many different songs, particularly 'Pressure' by Lupe Fiasco featuring Jay-Z. Kaytranada says this is one of his favorite songs, making the project seem like a personal reflection of his influences. This is further emphasized by the visualizer which shows a timeline of Kaytranada’s life.
The most popular songs on the album include "Witchy" featuring Childish Gambino, "Feel A Way" featuring Don Toliver, and "Snap My Finger" featuring PinkPantheress. These tracks performed exceptionally well not only because the featured artists complemented Kaytranada's productions but also due to their catchy melodies and funky beats that captivated listeners. Among the three songs mentioned, "Witchy" definitely triumphs, standing out as the fan favorite.
Just as a personal take, some songs that are overlooked are "Do 2 Me" featuring Anderson .Paak and SiR, "Stepped On," and "Video" featuring Ravyn Lenae. Lenae, Paak, and SiR all complement Kaytranada quite well, but "Stepped On" showcases Kaytranada's talents and manages to stand out among all the other huge features this album holds. This album has the perfect summer vibe. The songs are vibrant, fun, and upbeat, with a great balance between high-energy and chill tracks.
Kaytranada truly outdid himself with this album, creating an album that truly lives up to its name: timeless. He showcased his full capabilities and amazed his audience. Kaytranada will continue to share this album with his fans as he has announced a tour that will kick off in late July.