Calvin Harris “Feels” sounds like Pharell’s track

Written for Kurrent Music
Published June 18th 2017

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Calvin Harris is preparing the release of “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1”, his new album, by dropping a series of new previews on YouTube. The tropical vibe of the videos and the big names that have provided the features are already enough to catch your attention, on any given day, but the preview for a track called “Feels” is really sounding very promising.

“Feels” features the 100M Twitter followers woman of the moment, Katy Perry, as well as Pharrell Williams and Big Sean. The immediate apparent reggae / ska vibe that gets merged with a bit of disco somehow and by the time Pharrell starts singing, I’m feeling like I’m listening to some old Earth, Wind & Fire song. Even his voice is so soulful and so fitting for something so 70s. I don’t think I’ve heard Pharrell sound so retro or sound this way, period.

At the same time, this is something that brings out the best of Pharell anyway. All of his music, recently, is always a bit funky, a bit soulish and combines something old with something new. And he’s definitely coming out to be the star on this track.

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