Portland’s genre-bending dynamo, Aminé, returns with “Familiar,” a song that captures that intoxicating tug of love, even once you’re fully aware it’s all out of whack. Offering the first taste of what’s to come in his forthcoming album, “13 Months of Sunshine,” to be released on May 16 via 10k Projects, the track is a colorful blend of modern soul and Aminé’s patented introspection that hints at a project that’s equal parts sunny, nostalgic and introspective.
In the beginning, “Familiar” exudes springtime energy. It is lightweight but heartrending, slick, and borderline chaotic. Aminé navigates the peaks and valleys of attachment, admitting that love isn’t always logical but feels nice. His velvety but confessional voice glides atop the production as warm and soulful, cracking, and decidedly fresh.
Aminé explained that you love somebody even though you know it’s not the right thing to do, but it’s so hard to let go, capturing the bittersweet truth of emotional entanglement. It’s the kind of song that sticks in your head long, and that push-and-pull tension is what it’s all about. There’s a touch of toxicity here, but there’s also raw honesty, a trait that has always made Aminé’s music feel so human.
Sonically, Aminé continues to make strides, reframing the modern-day soul through his individual lens. “Familiar” doesn’t settle on a single sound as it darts, shifting fluidly, reminiscent of emotions. It feels intimate and relatable, the perfect soundtrack for anyone navigating the complexities of holding on versus letting go.
With “13 Months of Sunshine” on the way, “Familiar” is a bold intro statement. If this song is any indication, Aminé is poised to deliver a piece of work that’s as rich as it is emotionally layered. “Familiar,” is here to remind us all that, sometimes, the wrong thing can feel so right.
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