Been really enjoying Gilbere’s work in 2011, and he’s undoubtedly one of the best candidates to jump on the type of passionate, angsty tracks that Adele has become known for.
Over a captivating blend of piano and light percussion, Gilbere delivers some of his best verses to date with a melancholy and deliberate delivery that emphasises the introspective and thoughtful lyricism he brings. The synergy of production and raps is hugely successful, and when combined with Adele’s rousing vocals on the hook, it comes off as a well-rounded remix.
The biggest compliment I can pay it is this: it doesn’t encourage me to listen to the original in the slightest, as I’m 90% convinced that it’s not going to be half as good. I’m yet to really buy into this Adele hype either, so if you’re like me, this will act as a nice dose of her work without being too much. Pick up Gilbere’s Eyes of Veritas if you haven’t already, it’s one of the best mixtapes of 2011 thus far!
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