In a world where music often favors heavy production and heretical trends, Corey James Clifton strips things back to the bones of what turns a song into a memorable classic soul, sincerity, and storytelling. His new single, “You Make Me Feel Like,” is a vintage-style love letter, warm, syncopated, and gentle, matching old soul with new considerations, encapsulating the magic of love’s most straightforward, most profound gestures.
Hailing from East Tennessee but with a dash of West Coast attitude, Corey James Clifton brings much-needed authenticity to the music scene. From the first notes of “You Make Me Feel Like,” his voice is smooth, evocative, and full of heart. The song plays out like a love story in action, taping the juiciness of new romance with the warm radiance of something more profound.
The song’s instrumentation nods to timeless soul and blues influences but does not feel mired in the past. Instead, Clifton skillfully leaps between decades to deliver a sound that is both familiar and new. The guitar-driven melody floats, giving his vocals center stage to pour raw emotion into his lyrics. His baritone voice, full of character and honesty, brings to life rich portraits of love at its purest, at its encounter, when every glance, every touch, all shared time seems like magic.
“You Make Me Feel Like” has an almost cinematic feel. It’s the type of song you might hear playing during a slow dance in an old-school romance movie or wafting through the air on a summer evening drive with the windows rolled down. It’s cloying and yet expansive, personal, and also universally feel-able. Anyone who has ever been swept up in love’s embrace will see themselves in Clifton’s words and melodies, reliving their moments of euphoria and tenderness.
More than a song, “You Make Me Feel Like” is a statement. It highlights Corey James Clifton as a singer, a soul-weaver, and an artist with a clear vision. If this single is anything to go by, Clifton is on track to carve his name in the data and offer listeners a welcome dose of timeless, heart-led artistry.
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