DJ R. and Kuji Young revitalize a golden hit with their latest production, "Let Me Love You." For the song, the official cover version of Mario's 2000s favorite gets reframed in gorgeously psychedelic R&B, Afrobeats, and neo-soul tones, resulting in a track that is simultaneously familiar yet fresh. DJ R. brings his lifelong love of rhythm and sound to this retelling.
His turn behind hundreds of thousands of records on decks cued up to the rhythm of a generation, he brings that zeal to bear in a production that serves as proper homage while giving it modern-day bounce. His writing is organic, built around lush percussion, smooth synth textures, and an Afro-fusion groove that has you swaying. Center to it all is a beautiful vocal performance from Kuji Young. His delivery is lovely, expressive, and soulful as ever, but able to carry the emotional baggage of the lyric while putting his own slant on it.
He recovers the song's message of love and assurance for a new generation, spanning the gap between then and now. "Let Me Love You" celebrates the idea that music can change. The chemistry between DJ R.'s futuristic production and Kuji Young's soulful artistry makes for a version that sounds universal, eternal, and beautifully human. This is a musical conversation across eras in which the good old days of R&B strike up a dialogue with the rhythm of Afrobeats. DJ R. & Kuji Young are here to remind us that you can never outlive love or great music.
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