E. Dan released Play How You Feel on August 13th. The album encompasses the aesthetic from genres like jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Supported by various lively instrumentals, the 12-track project takes you on a mesmerizing genre-blending trip.
Immediately, listeners with a powerful declaration about music and its influence. Shortly after, lofi hip hop arrangements flow through the speakers, leaving music enthusiasts in awe.
Play How You Feel shows that unity within percussions is everything. Together, each track deciphers a piece of the story.
E. Dan adds, “It was fun to make something that I have full control of and where I can do whatever I want.”
Moreover, E. Dan says “It felt good not to be beholden to anyone else. It was fun to do this for the first time, this far into the game. This album sheds light on producers and their craft.”
One standout track is “Telemed,” which brings together funk and pop elements. From the start, the beat takes on a warm electric guitar loop, piano, saxophone, and beating drum. Percussions begin painting vivid pictures of what seems to be an enjoyable moment.
The instrumentals’ pattern creates unforgettable moments.
In a truer fashion of hip-hop, a DJ-esque sound and booming bassline intervene. Toward the end, others go into a safe haven. The birds are chirping, and each instrument lays out a calming foundation.
E. Dan has worked alongside artists like Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller.
He began working with Wiz at a young age and is a big influence behind the famous rapper’s music career.
E. Dan had a close relationship with the late Mac Miller and is recognized for a large part of Mac’s discography.
