There's a lot to like on 143, an EP from Montreal recording artist Janette King. It's solidly produced, pop-oriented R&B that cleaves to a familiar, contemporary sound and feel. Drawing on her disparate musical influences — James Blake, Erykah Badu, SZA — and her Caribbean heritage, the producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ serves up well-constructed electronic grooves and soundscapes.
While still exploring the extent of her vocal parameters, tracks like the deterministic bop of "Starlight" — "We existed under dark of the night" — and the poppy "Love Another" threatens to be an earworm. Running at five songs, 143 does its job in giving King room to grow and flourish.
(Independent)While still exploring the extent of her vocal parameters, tracks like the deterministic bop of "Starlight" — "We existed under dark of the night" — and the poppy "Love Another" threatens to be an earworm. Running at five songs, 143 does its job in giving King room to grow and flourish.