At first, they may seem like strange bedfellows, but Charlotte rapper Well$ and Durham indie electropop duo Sylvan Esso are distinctively North Carolinian. Well$ represents NC Hip Hop’s combination of the North’s intricate lyricism and the South’s brash boastfulness, while Sylvan Esso creates a blend of Amelia Meath’s signature vocals with Nick Sanborn’s electronic production. On “Young Man,” they prove to be two great tastes that taste great together. The aggressive braggadocio of Well$ during the song’s first half finds its perfect foil in the gentle concern voiced by singer Amelia Meath.
Featuring wavy synths, hi-hat rolls, and pitched-up vocal samples courtesy of producer Jimmy Kelso, “Young Man” is a seamless blend of genres and a unique artifact of the burgeoning North Carolina music scene. “Young Man” is the latest single from Well$’ forthcoming mixtape “The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous.”
“Young Man” is the latest artistic statement from Well$, who looks to establish himself on the national stage with his new mixtape. Thoughts?
