Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott, “Down In Atlanta” | Track Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams and Travis Scott join forces to assemble a truly compelling hip-hop single, “Down in Atlanta.”

“Watch ‘em fly from the sky, while we line up the wall / Like confetti, how it falls, let ‘em leave with it all…” Woo! 🎙 Pharrell Williams is at it again! He enlists the services of 🎙 Travis Scott for another intriguing 2022 single, 🎵 “Down In Atlanta”.  Keeping it under three minutes in duration, that’s enough time for both compelling artists to drop a V-I-B-E. 

“Down In Atlanta” commences with that signature Pharrell Williams intro – the four-count! Notably, the listener only hears three out of four beats accented with the kick drum. Following the intro, the record establishes itself in a 6/8 (possibly 12/8) meter.  Travis Scott rides the beat and backdrop well, dropping his melodic rap flow drenched in vocal effects.  It seems like it’s been forever since we’ve heard from Travis. It’s totally understandable.  Beyond the vibe Scott serves up, what about Pharrell on the production end of things? Williams puts in work with the beat as well as the synths.

Final Thoughts 💭 

All said and done, 🎵 “Down In Atlanta” contrasts other hip-hop songs that are out currently.  That, of course, goes with the territory of a Pharrell Williams record.  Even so many years into the game, Williams still manages to concoct forward-thinking bops. “Down In Atlanta” isn’t the second coming, but Scott and Williams make a formidable team.  It’s a vibe!

🎙 Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott • 🎵 “Down In Atlanta” • 🏷 Columbia • 🗓 11.18.22

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