Introduced by a playful electric piano, ‘More Than Only Friends’ quickly blooms into a triumph of soulful and R&B allure, all guided by A’shon Galaxy’s expert and nuanced vocals. It’s an intriguing, light-hearted, and relatable slice of music, the kind of material that can brighten a dark day or just give everyone a break from the seriousness of daily life. In fact, it’s quite refreshing to come across such a playful and lovable offering. After all, not everything has to be a deep reflection on our complex reality. If ever, it’s good to explore other moods, highlighting the escapism potential behind ‘More Than Only Friends’.
That aside, listeners should be appreciative of how respectful A’shon Galaxy is in respect of the soul and funk tradition. He’s embracing the classics here, travelling full steam towards the golden age of R&B. Think Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green… surprisingly, that’s a formula that works well nowadays, which is a rather interesting find. The classics are, in fact, timeless, as advertised! ‘More Than Only Friends’ rejoice in A’shon Galaxy’s hypnotic lyricism, here delving deeper into emotional intensity.
As the Vallejo, CA-based creative explains: “The song captures the emotional tension of wanting more than a friendship that never grows.” If you like what you hear, stay tuned, as A’shon Galaxy is gearing up for an upcoming album, ‘Forever Was All I Hoped’, set to be released on February 20. Not long now.
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