What do you consider if you hear the phrase ‘roll over’? Are you old-fashioned and reminded of ‘Roll Over, Beethoven’, or do you begin dreaming of a lottery win? No matter you consider, Avi Kytes brings a extra intimate tackle the phrase, with a plea to a lover to let issues chill out. 

Avi Kytes – ‘Roll Over’

Avi Kytes is the challenge of London-based singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Rigueiro. Having beforehand labored on different initiatives, this observe marks his first launch as Avi Kytes.

‘Roll Over’ is a extremely accessible pop-RnB groove, combining relationship doubts with a summery really feel.

The lyrics are conversational, but present persona, with the principle hook ‘Roll over, I’m getting bored with this aspect of your shoulder’, offering some robust imagery. They categorical the insecurities that usually come up in relationships, and a need to simply let issues movement – ‘for some time I used to be in my head…we don’t must say a lot.’ The melodies are easy, and trendy but delivered with ease. Rigueiro’s vocals are additionally extremely listenable, delicate and clean. 

The manufacturing centres round rhythmic guitar strains, layered with loads of reverb, and stripped-back percussion – maybe a nod to Rigueiro’s Spanish heritage. The observe builds right into a strong groove with hand claps and sprinkles of synths, and even a brass line, which avoids being too intrusive and retains it summery. There are influences of RnB hitmakers like The Weeknd and Justin Bieber right here, making it a observe that goes down very simply. A robust debut for Avi Kytes. 

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