{"id":7710,"date":"2014-01-27T08:52:14","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T07:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-98520-280723.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=7710"},"modified":"2014-01-27T08:52:55","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T07:52:55","slug":"first-listen-le-garcon-by-solomon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/first-listen-le-garcon-by-solomon\/","title":{"rendered":"First Listen: Le Gar\u00e7on by Solomon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before hip-hop\/pop artist Solomon<\/strong> unleashes his official debut album, Why Boys Cry<\/strong>, later this year, the singer\/songwriter is giving his fans his third extended play, Le Gar\u00e7on<\/em>, next week and allowed EQ<\/strong> to stream the anticipated project before it is heard anywhere else. <\/p>\n

Preceded by the heart wrenching and critically-acclaimed “The Way We Were<\/strong>“<\/a> as well as the unique “Swim No More<\/strong>“, the new EP marks yet another successful change in sound and style for the ever-evolving artist. <\/p>\n

Covering issues of sex, heartbreak, violence and depression, Le Gar\u00e7on<\/strong> is told from the point of view of the little tyrant who lives inside the man. The 11-track album includes original material including collaborations with Baron<\/strong> and SolRay Records artist LastO<\/strong> as well as touching poems, interludes and a hidden track which should please Solomon<\/strong>‘s devoted followers. <\/p>\n

“I am not a fan of a la carte music listening. So I wanted to break down this EP in pieces,” Solomon<\/strong> says. “Which is why it is important for me to tell a story from beginning to end with interludes, poems and a hidden track. Some of the interludes tie directly into my upcoming album, so this story I’m telling is constant.”<\/p>\n

The EP showcases Solomon<\/strong>‘s impressive musical range. While “The Way We Were<\/strong>” is a personal ballad, “3 Dolla Bill<\/strong>” is an ode to sex which borders on the line of raunchy and classy. “Let You Go (Part Une)<\/strong>” is a raw, mid-tempo creation, while “Crash Into You<\/strong>” may just be the artist’s best work to date, relying on strong songwriting, an incredible hook and hypnotic production. <\/p>\n

Le Gar\u00e7on<\/strong> will be available for download exclusively through iTunes on February 4. Signed physical copies of the applaud-worthy effort are also available via Bandcamp<\/a> and also include a digital copy, three postcards and a sticker designed specifically for the package. <\/p>\n

Stream the new EP and watch the genre-bending artist’s latest music video for “Swim No More<\/strong>” below. This is only the beginning for what is shaping up to be a great year for Solomon<\/strong> and his unique and fresh take on the hip-hop, pop and dance genres. <\/p>\n