Thursday, August 27, 2015

'Downtown' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

It's been a while since Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released their album The Heist in 2012, and the world has been clamoring for more since then. At long last the duo are ready to release their sophomore album, and the lead single has just dropped.

It's hard to compete with the iconic 'Thrift Shop', but they have cooked up something equally delicious and bizarre. 'Downtown' is like a mix between 'Thrift Shop' and 'Uptown Funk', giving us that signature Macklemore sound. Throwing rhymes about cruising on mopeds atop great pop breakdowns and blaring horns, this song is the perfect continuation of their last era.

Featuring the collaboration of Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee and Grandmaster Caz, the song is a great '80s-influenced throwback mixed with that unique appeal only Macklemore can bring. There's no doubt this will be another big hit for the duo.

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