Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket. 

Rapper and singer 🎙 Kevin Abstract has a question: 🎵 “What Should I Do?” “What Should I Do?” marks another single released in advance of his 2023, post-BROCKHAMPTON solo album, 💿 Blanket. Following the surprising single 🎵 “Blanket”, the question was would Kevin continue to pursue a change of pace – offering something starkly different from the past.  On the 🎛 Romil Hemnani and Jonah Abraham produced joint,  Abstract, once more, embraces alternative music.  The results are intriguing.

The three-minute “What Should I Do?” commences with a unique intro.  A fine touch is the rhythmic guitar 🎸 accompaniment. Besides strong work behind the boards by Hemnani and Abraham, Kevin puts in the work vocally.  Throughout, his voice sounds unique, thanks to effects and the approach he sings with.  The vocal layering, as well as the use of call and response, are welcome features. The melodies are tuneful, specifically during the refrain: “Don’t touch me, it turns me on / Frizzy hair, naked, hit the bong.” Ooh wee! Of course, in the chorus, he poses the titular question –  “What should I do?” Notably, there is only one verse, prime evidence that “What Should I Do?” is a more contemporary track with a less orthodox form. Beyond the verse, the bridge is unique, preceding the extended outro (“Ba-ba”). Who knows what Kevin Abstract is really getting at or going for on 🎵 “What Should I Do?” or Blanket for that matter, but this single is muy interesante!

🎙 Kevin Abstract • 💿 Blanket • 🏷 RCA • 🗓 11.3.23

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