H.E.R., Damage | Track Review 🎵

“Damage,” an emotional, love-centric number, marks another authentic, well-rounded offering from the Grammy-winning R&B darling H.E.R.

“Careful what you take for granted, yeah / ‘Cause with me know you could do damage.” Those are emotional, meaningful, and powerful words 🎙 H.E.R. sings on the chorus of her latest single, 🎵 “Damage.” Throughout this new gem, produced by 🎙 Cardiak and 🎙 Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, the Grammy-winning R&B artist explores a ‘real love,’ one where all the faux, phony stuff is stripped – NO CAP. She’s revealing all of her cards, and he, could literally make her happiest woman ever (if he’s truly genuine) or totally break her down (if he ain’t 💩).

On “Damage,” H.E.R. is assisted by 🎙 Ant Clemons, who provides fine supporting vocals that only up the ante.  Also ‘upping the ante’ is the sample used within the production – “Making Love in the Rain” by Herb Alpert, featuring Janet Jackson & Lisa Keith.” This sample adds lushness and warmth, perfectly complementing and contributing to the romantic vibes conveyed by the artist.  Of course, the key selling point of “Damage” is none other than H.E.R., who delivers an expressive, gorgeous, and soulful performance.  She never over sings, delivering a balanced vocal that delivers the desired punch as she focuses on matters of the heart. Solid songwriting bodes in her favor, particularly the chorus:

“Holdin’ me tight, lovin’ me right, givin’ me life
All night, you could be (you could be)
Tellin’ me lies, makin’ me cry, wastin’ my time
The whole time, so just be
Careful what you take for granted, yeah
‘Cause with me know you could do damage
You, you could do damage
You, you could do damage.”

Final Thoughts 💭

Question: Does H.E.R. ever miss the mark? The answer, at least in my humble opinion, is a resounding no.  “Damage” marks another authentic, well-rounded offering from the Grammy winner and R&B darling.  No, the needle isn’t moved on this joint, but it marks a great addition to her catalogue, as well as R&B in 2020. #Win

🎙 H.E.R. • 🎵 “Damage” • 🏷 RCA • 🗓 10.23.20

[📷: RCA]