That equation is established early when it opens with warm, electric piano chords and textured percussion, including congas and smears of ambient synth, establishing an atmospheric tenor. There's a moment of calm before the emotional storm, and when that euphoric drop arrives just after the 1:15 mark, it's like the whole track exhales. The moment feels tender and triumphant simultaneously as if the equivalent of taking a breath after a lengthy chase.
London's PRVNA, a producer and artist with his ear to the ground of today's U.K. sound, is a highlight here. Her calling card sounds sultry hooks, funky basslines, and Afro-Latin grooves, and it is here but not overbearing. Instead, she underpins it, trusting her trademarks will build a foundation for Gil SM's emotive vocals to shine. His delivery is close yet mesmerizing, a whispered secret you're sure you can't forget. Together, they establish a cinematic but intimate vibe, ideal for everything from a solo late-night drive to a sticky basement party.
It's about the aching pursuit of someone who remains just out of reach, and the sound reflects that longing with easy rhythms, lush harmonies, and a propulsive beat. For fans of artists such as The Weeknd, SG Lewis, or Black Coffee, "Running to You" comes across as familiar in all the best ways yet still not retreading worn ground. With a full EP due next month, this is a solid teaser of what PRVNA and Gil SM have in store. "Running to You" is a mood and a moment, a movement encapsulated in minutes of sunshine.
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