MIKE and Tony Seltzer have dropped off a new song and video, titled "R&B", with co-production from Vinny Fanta and Mikey Fleece. New York's MIKE, who has been highly prolific and innovative in recent years, proves to be a natural pairing with fellow NYC artist Seltzer- a hard-working producer with a penchant for outside-the-box, infectious beat-making. MIKE is fresh off his expansive recent album Burning Desire, while Tony Seltzer recently dropped 14K Figaro, a stellar project with NYC mainstay Wiki. The duo have actually connected previously, working together on MIKE's 2017 album May God Bless Your Hustle, and now return with a release that merges both artist's forward-thinking tendencies with early 2000's R&B nostalgia.
"R&B" concocts a lush, warm sound with Seltzer's blend of buttery sampling and laid-back percussion- which pairs smoothly with MIKE's focused yet unhurried flows. The song's rich grooves and MIKE's relaxed delivery give it a grounded feeling, making it easy to kick back and zone out to "R&B". The new video, directed by Jelani Miller, is a fun-loving, easy-going accompaniment that plays into the tracks early 2000's R&B aesthetics- with refreshing shots as MIKE gives a carefree performance in front of autumnal scenery.
Overall, MIKE and Tony Seltzer's "R&B" finds the prolific NYC artists joining forces for an offering that exudes a playful like-ability delivered with a charming, retro-futuristic style.
