But where do you think your work ethic comes from in this way? You’re known for playing a million open mics as you were coming up. So, it was a mixture of things I attributed to that sound. There was a time in my songwriting journey where I just felt compelled to shape my songs around soul music, along with the community of musicians I used to run with. It’s just one of those things-throughout our lives we store so much music and influences and it ultimately just pours out into the art. My father was really into Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Cooke and my mother was into Anita Baker and Sade. Man, I think a lot of that comes from-I would say the seed was planted initially through my parents. What do you think originally drew you to older sounds or aesthetics? by the name of “A Wink and a Smile.” I remember as a kid thinking it was kind of like an older tune, not knowing that was a modern record of the time. Some of the earliest memories for me was when my mother would go pick up my father from work and she would play the Sleepless in Seattle soundtrack. Jake Uitti ( Under the Radar): When did you first discover music as a young person? We also talked the repercussions of fame and working in the restaurant industry. We caught up with Bridges to ask him about the genesis of the single, video and LP. The video for the romantic track was directed by the famed artist and musician, Anderson. Yet, when you’re one of the best singers on earth, few days are uneventful.īridges, who will release his forthcoming LP, Gold-Diggers Sound, on July 23 via Columbia, released the record’s first single, “Motorbike,” and corresponding music video today. To him, often an uneventful day is the best kind. But, deep down, Bridges is a low-key fellow. In fact, one might want to hear him belt out a vocal run more so than the crooner seems willing. Rather, Bridges is often reserved, measured, composed. ![]() But it’s not one that he throws out bombastically or haphazardly. □ 7.23.Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Leon Bridges, has one of the best voices on the planet.Honestly, what else could you ask for? Leon gets it done. Bridges sings expressively without over singing, Mercereau and Reed deliver fitting production, and the lyrics dabble in the ever-relatable topic of matters of the heart. “Motorbike” marks a fine promo single from Gold-Diggers Sound. Bridges certainly sings well over it.įor Leon Bridges, the music thing just comes natural, period. ![]() There’s nothing flashy per se, but it successfully recalls the soul of old while sounding fresh in 2021. As far as the production, □ Nate Mercereau and □ Ricky Reed construct a solid, respectable backdrop for Bridges. “Motorbike” was penned by five songwriters (including Bridges), all of which capture that universal four-letter word (the one that begins with a ‘L,’ not a ‘F’). Bridges effectively sings sans gospel histrionics giving this love-centric number a chill, fitting vibe. He never over sings or ‘does too much’ throughout the course of “Motorbike.” Honestly, that’s been the story throughout his career, beginning with his more retro soul leaning debut, □ Coming Home. Leon Bridges remains a classy, refined vocalist. Like both “Sweeter” and “Why Don’t You Touch Me,” “Motorbike” marks another successful Bridges recording. The song at hand, □ “Motorbike” marks the second advance single from Gold-Diggers Sound following □ “Sweeter” (released in 2020) and preceding the more recent single, □ “Why Don’t You Touch Me”. That’s an interesting album title for sure. “On the back of my motorbike / Write your name in the sky, ooh / It’s whatever you like / We can ride, ride, ride.” Grammy-winning R&B singer □ Leon Bridges returns in July 2021 with his third studio album, □ Gold-Diggers Sound. Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Leon Bridges delivers a chill, soulful, and romantic promo single with “Motorbike.”
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