What Kinda Music (2020) is a fluid, high-energy fusion of contemporary London jazz, sleek neo-soul, atmospheric hip-hop, and lush indie-pop. Built on the dynamic interplay between Yussef Dayes' explosive, complex, and syncopated Afrobeat-infused drumming and Tom Misch’s warm, silky guitar tone and smooth vocal delivery, the album bridges virtuoso improvisation with accessible, groove-driven songcraft. Deep, thumping basslines, crisp hip-hop breakbeats, and vintage analog synth textures anchor the tracks, while shimmering guitar riffs, ambient string arrangements, and touches of psychedelic soul give the record a polished, late-night atmospheric feel that sits comfortably between a loose jam session and a meticulously produced studio record.
What Kinda Music (2020) is a fluid, high-energy fusion of contemporary London jazz, sleek neo-soul, atmospheric hip-hop, and lush indie-pop. Built on the dynamic interplay between Yussef Dayes' explosive, complex, and syncopated Afrobeat-infused drumming and Tom Misch’s warm, silky guitar tone and smooth vocal delivery, the album bridges virtuoso improvisation with accessible, groove-driven songcraft. Deep, thumping basslines, crisp hip-hop breakbeats, and vintage analog synth textures anchor the tracks, while shimmering guitar riffs, ambient string arrangements, and touches of psychedelic soul give the record a polished, late-night atmospheric feel that sits comfortably between a loose jam session and a meticulously produced studio record.