Cavell - Last Summer EP Review
Cavell is a surprising new talent to emerge in the NZ music scene. He has gradually developed his own musical sense of style through collaborations and guidance from local super-talented artists such as DLove and Deach, Jae'O and from record-breaking Hip Hop group Smashproof whom he was a support act. But it was only a matter of time before Cavell stepped out on this own to bringing us his first EP 'Last Summer.'
The first single to drop was 'I Need You,' the music video and song are very Kanye meets Frank Ocean. There is a real resonance with Frank Ocean over the whole E.P starting with the lead piano driven track 'Sunrise.' The second track, 'The Crowd' features Young Sid AKA Sidney Diamond who brings a complimentary flow. It has a NZ R&B feel which creates a very natural point of difference when making comparisons with other artists.
The next two tracks 'Red,' and 'I Still Love You' build the tempo of the EP with a little more drums and summer vibe only to end on the title track 'Last Summer,' a beautiful ballad. Including a ballad seems to be a theme in NZ R&B and Hip Hop at the moment, especially for artists who want to showcase their vocal abilities and mix up their style. I think that 'Last Summer' and 'I Still Love You' are hidden gems on the EP and if you are in love with Frank Ocean right now then you will not be able to help falling for Cavell.
About Cavell
Cavell began singing, writing and producing his own music when he was 17, but he has always been a performer, and his earliest memories are performing Michael Jackson songs as a 3 year old for his parents.
Cavell is actually very humble and shy behind the scenes. He loves the fact that he can be someone else; like an alter ego who can do whatever he wants on onstage. When Cavell s up there he's doing what he loves to do and really enjoys being able to evoke reaction from the audience. On stage Cavell has the ability to inspire people that want to do what he's doing. "I want my music to be timeless… I want my music to relate to people and real situations. I want my music to inspire people and want them to dance. Being on stage is like being in a different world."
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