Omar Apollo, Less of You | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Omar Apollo surprises in his ‘about-face’ single, “Less of You,” dipping into synth-pop, dance-pop, and disco.

“Is this the last time I see you?” Omar Apollo asks his partner in “Less of You”, the third single from his sophomore album, God Said No (arrives June 28, 2024). “Is this goodbye?” All indications suggest it’s the end of them. Omar, expectedly, is deeply affected. He sees their bond dissipating, yet, he still lusts after him.  Matters of the heart look good on the handsome, Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter.  He penned and produced “Less of You” with Teo Halm.

The third track from God Said No finds Omar Apollo being true to himself, emotionally and thematically (“I seein’ less of you / I’m still undressing you / Am I depressing you? / Felt like a blessin’, you”). He’s reflective and vulnerable.  Where the contrast comes into play is the sound. “Less of You” is an about-face compared to most of his work to date. He dips into synth-pop, dance-pop, and modern disco.  A far cry from his ballads, I admire his bravery to ‘go against the grain’ and ‘shake things up.’ He continues to sing well, even if his vocals aren’t big, robust, powerhouse vocals. One cool moment is the post-chorus, where Apollo’s vocals are drenched in vocoder (“I still got a lot to say / Don’t wanna end the night this way”). The aesthetic and vibe is sublime, reminiscent of the gay 🏳️‍🌈 club scene.  A different Omar Apollo cut with familiar themes, “Less of You” is a fun one.

Omar Apollo // God Said No // Omar Apollo / Warner // 6.28.24

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