Joe Lington is an RnB/Soul artist who began receiving vocal and piano instruction from Lisa Gold Gervais and became a soloist in a gospel choir. Concurrently, he undertook music production, mixing, and mastering training. It wasn’t long before he found his passion for R&B and Soul music, inspiring him to create his own music that pays homage to artists like Sisqo and Keith Sweat while infusing his unique style. Joe sings in French, English, and Cameroonian. On his latest album, “WTPA”, he brings a blend of styles to the table. Keep reading for my thoughts!
The 3-piece EP opens with the title, “WTPA”, short for “Where The Party At”– suitably themed for a club-themed RnB track with hip-hop influences, featuring guest vocalist Isabel Izzy. The production on this song is the standout element, with a consistently upbeat and uptempo vibe, with innovative song structure and a steady, four-on-the-floor beat that holds it all together rather nicely. The use of strings makes a big part of the song, with subtle Mary J. Blige influences shining through, which I quite liked. The vocals are the creamy layer on top, with smart melodies and Joe’s delivery driving this one straight home.
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The second song, “Pinkeen”, is a brief track a shade over a minute long, that continues the uptempo, almost electric energy of the first, with bold synth basses and bright pianos and stadium-worthy chants that take a nice, soft 70s pop vibe, and forms the perfect segue into the curtain closer, “Hypocrisy”.
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“Hypocrisy”, the final track from “WTPA”, is a number in French– with a slow, serenading, gentle beat that really lays a foundation and a half for the soft RnB vocals that follow. Joe’s delivery stands out here, with the almost-falsetto style quickly becoming an earworm. The harmonies play their part well, too, to make the sound that much phatter at the low-end, augmenting the present low-end as well.
The mixing and mastering on this album manages to capture all the elements of the songs quite well, with good use of space and dynamics. There is a lot of play happening with the synths, as we’ve grown to appreciate over the course of this album, and it makes for a pleasant, enjoyable listening experience.
In conclusion, “WTPA” by Joe Lington is a great record and deserves your attention this week; check out the album here:
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