R&B/Review Joe Lington - Black Desire
Joe Lington is an R&B-Soul artist. He started taking vocal and piano lessons with Lisa Gold Gervais, joined a gospel choir, and became one of the soloists. At the same time, he was also taking training to produce music, mix, and mastering, and soon after, he discovered R&B and Soul music. Joe decided to go down the same road by creating music that remains close to these great artists (Sisqo, Keith Sweat) while adding his own twist.
The album “Black Desire,” by Joe Lington, is highly thought provoking in a musical sense taking into account such sensitive topic as racism, but the song are still touching upon a problem of hurt and love between people in general. It is a powerful tour that takes us from R & B genre to afro-beat until we reach dance house music. This is all presented in a multi-lingual setting highlighting that the entire notion of the album is very global and should be approached as such.
The title “Black Desire” itself prepares a listener for a deep dive into the intricacies of human existence and emotion. This is basically a statement about racism being an issue around us, making us look deep into ourselves and see some of the ugly truths we carry in our communities. These are some daunting topics which the album does not evade from, and one can see here use of his music in creating awareness, unity and fight for change.
One of the things that stands out about “Black Desire” is the graceful flow through several music genres. Such flexibility in style and sound makes the album more appealing. His artistic range can be observed in the soulful vibes of R&B, infectious beats of Afrobeat and high energy dance house music.
This goes a notch higher as the album explores the pain and love in the relationship. These are general feelings that everyone undergoes the pains of rejection, the delight of winning, the excitement of a good meal, the loss of a loved one, the joy of celebrations, etc. The use of different languages combined drives home the point that feelings and connections go beyond physical fences and lines.
Summing up “Black Desire” by Joe Lington is the exceptional and controversial album about racism, which deals also with the complicated aspects of relations between people. The versatility in exploring different languages and music genres highlights the universality of the depicted themes. This work is a testament to how important music is for tackling difficult issues and bringing about changes in society by showing that we all have something in common. The music is very deep and meaningful, and Joe Lington’s artistry really catches fire in working these waters.