Al Calderon, Smoke | Song Review

“Smoke” marks another smoking hot, R&B-infused pop bop from the smoking hot, incredibly talented, and multifaceted Al Calderon. 

[nx_pullquote]“It’s something I’ve been working on / So scared of being alone.”[/nx_pullquote] Amen to that, Al Calderon.  Some of these men and women don’t want the smoke!  Though if it involves you, my guy, you are special: fine as hell (that face, those muscles), and incredibly talented musically (that voice). What I’m saying is, Al, give me ‘all the smoke’ you are serving upon the short but sweet single, “Smoke”. The multifaceted out Puerto Rican and Cuban American wrote “Smoke” with Joseph Tilley.  Tilley and Ajax produced it.

“Smoke” shines in all facets.  The lush, R&B-infused pop production is a win. Al Calderon excels with this sort of musical accompaniment.  As decadent as the instrumental ear candy is, the vocal ear candy is incredibly sweet.  Calderon delivers smooth, expressive vocals.  His instrument is gorgeous, just like him… The verses are tuneful, with the first (excerpted earlier) performed exclusively in English.  The second features Spanglish.  “Yeah, Yeah / ‘Toy enamora’o de esta relación / Porque somos tóxicos,” he sings agilely, and continues, “Si tu quieres a prender un blunt / Y vamos a fumar.” The second half returns to English, confirming the toxicity of the relationship. The crème de la crème is the memorable chorus, also performed in Spanglish:

“I finally found a way
(He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the-)
I’ll say it to your face
(He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the-)
Yo he cambiado mucho y no me mereces
Me j**iste, má’ que cien por ciento de la veces
I’ll always find a way
(He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the smoke, He don’t want the-).”

There is a bridge, which features some strong language from my guy, including, “I’m on some new shit (yeah),” and, “I’m the best thing that you / Never fucking had.” Abso-fucking-lutely, Al! “Smoke” is another smoking hot bop from the smoking hot and talented Al Calderon.  This actor and musician deserves far more love!