Dominic Fike, Mama’s Boy | Track Review 🎵

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**On “Mama’s Boy,” the third single from Sunburn, the sophomore album by Dominic Fike, he throws both an interesting concept and an acquired, unique sound.**

“You’re such a doll and I’m a boy / Where did my parents go? (Oh, oh) I’m not in Italy…” Dominic Fike is an intriguing artist, best categorized as alternative. The singles released in advance of his sophomore album, Sunburn, have all been distinct of one another. His third advanced single, “Mama’s Boy”, is quite an acquired taste. The sound is ear-catching, particularly how Fike sings, prompting you to listen a couple of times for things to settle in. Notably, Fike produced “Mama’s Boy” with five others: Sam Homaee, Jim-E Stack, Devin Workman, and Henry Kwapis. As unique as the sound of “Mama’s Boy” is, the theme and lyrics are arguably the bigger story.

“Mama’s Boy” finds Dominic an inanimate object, a doll, as well as his mother. “You’re made of plastic, I’m just blood,” Fike sings regarding the doll in the pre-chorus, continuing, “When I was born, you were produced.” Typically, when one is referred to as a mama’s boy, they are closest with their mother. There are various references to childhood, which we know biographically, Fike had a rough and tumble upbringing. In the chorus, he asserts, “I wish I was a toy / You say, ‘Hahahahahaha’ / And you laugh / And I cry.” Very intriguing. Clearly, there is a something deeper here, which makes “Mama’s Boy” thought-provoking. The second verse also catches the ear, as Fike contradicts independence and reliance on mama. Another unique aspect of “Mama’s Boy” is the outro, where mama’s boy is spelled out – fitting given the concept. All told, “Mama’s Boy” is quirky and weird. I had questions initially, particularly not hearing the live version others have touted, but, after digging in, I enjoy it more and have more respect for it. The music video is also worth checking out.