Bleep

The diaristic intimacy of Essentials and Sensational were proof enough of Erika de Casier’s star status in pop, R&B, and electronic worlds, but her latest record Still is a surefire breakthrough for her elite songwriting and production skills. With organic instrumentation and contemporary voices, de Casier explores a newly extroverted, metropolitan vein, powered by slinky silky slick vocals and irresistible grooves. Crystal clear pianos filter through pneumatic sky blue breaks, self-assured “mind your business” anthems lapse into conflicting situationships, and romantic coastal ensembles dress drums and guitars in sunset orange hues.