Tommy Newport & EARTHGANG, Stargazer | Track Review 🎵

Alternative musician Tommy Newport and hip-hop standouts EARTHGANG join forces for surefire gem, “Stargazer.”

“Speed racer, heartbreaker / I can feel it comin’,” 🎙 Tommy Newport sings expressively on 🎵 “Stargazer”.  He continues the infectious centerpiece, the chorus, singing, “Maybe start later, stargazer / I can see you runnin’.”  The alternative musician definitely sets the tone marvelously on his new single, which is the epitome – the exemplification – of a vibe.  Oh, and Newport doesn’t go through the process alone! No, he collaborates with the gift that is 🎙 EARTHGANG.

Backed by a potent production that mixes some classic cues with contemporary freshness, Newport and EARTHGANG have ample fuel for the fire.  🎙 Doctur Dot gets right to work on the first verse, serving up chill vibes and plenty of swagger with his potent flow.  “So what’s the point in fightin’ nature?” he spits, continuing, “You’d rather get to chuggin’ and say, ‘Fuck it, I don’t blame you.’” Read into things more, and clearly matters of the heart are in play.  Newport follows with a colorful pre-chorus that features some sweet falsetto, contrasting the chorus he unveils at the jump.  Like the chorus and Doctur Dot verse, it’s a vibe as well! Of course, 🎙 Johnny Venus can’t be left out the mix, dropping some awesome bars in his own right on the second verse.  “Relationships become performative for your enjoyment / Fakin’ the funk, no love,” he raps, adding, “You hit the target audience, you play me like accordion / According to the bro code, I’d be a fool if I took you back.” Woo!

Final Thoughts 💭 

Man, there’s so much to like about “Stargazer.” Tommy Newport truly puts in work and delivers a surefire gem.  One of his best moves – getting EARTHGANG to join him for the ride.  This record checks off boxes in the production, performance, and songwriting department. This is the one everybody needs to add to their listening rotation.  

🎙 Tommy Newport & EARTHGANG • 🎵 “Stargazer” • 🏷 Real Dirty Boy / Silk Ivory Inc. • 🗓 4.13.21

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