UK-based artist Roman Scott is back with his upcoming EP Honey Don’t Go which was released on 27th July. Scott has been described as taking his talent to create beat-boxer rhythms along with his synths, loops and vocals, to create a fusion of curious sounds. This original and interesting mix is described by Roman himself as ‘HalfWay’. His work has been previously played on BBC Radio 6 Music which came shortly after his first solo show.
The EP begins with the track ‘Jealousy’. This kicks off with waves of synths and oddly outlandish type beats, which are slightly disjointed yet add to the calming and soothing intro. The technical impression backing throughout is progressively and evidently becoming a popular theme in music. This track grabs this theme, plays about with it and creates something that completely works alongside Scott’s vocals effortlessly.
‘Runaway’ is much more upbeat – yes the synths are still present, but this track has somewhat of a scat feel to it. This track, compared to the previous, has much more of an angsty feel behind it. There’s a possibility this melody is the ‘I proved you all wrong’ track on Honey Don’t Go.
‘Hold This Down’ closely follows and this track features Dean Curtis. First impressions of this piece suggest that to some extent it has a considerably similar sound to The Hoosiers but this is shortly reduced when we are introduced to the upbeat, steady and light, yet totally jazzy percussion. This really aids in making this track the most buoyant and upbeat on the EP.
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‘Honey Don’t Go’ is the second track to feature another artist; this time round it contains a great verse by Kwame Last which brings this track up to speed. Yet again, ‘Honey Don’t Go’ contains a tonne of synths, adding to the chill and soothing feel to it. This track in particularly helps us get a great feel as to what Roman Scott is about. His original take on this track is prominent and this truly highlights his skill of sound fusion.
The EP is definitely worth a listen; if it doesn’t quite cut it for you and is leaving you aching for more of Roman, then be certain to catch him at Undersolo in London, on August 3rd.
Words by Georgina Truss