Friends
“The Way”
The Way Single (Lucky Number)
Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange, Lightspeed Champion, Test Icicles) is having a moment right now. Fresh off writing two of the best pure pop songs of last year — Sky Ferreira’s “Everything is Embarrassing” and Solange’s “Losing You” — the suddenly in-demand producer/multi-instrumentalist penned a storming, unlikely comeback for the Sugababes (MKS’ “Flatline”) and had a hand in this sexy return to form from Samantha Urbani’s revamped Friends project. Though Urbani is definitely behind the wheel, “The Way” has tons of Hynes’ hallmarks — slinky guitar, an infectious melody, plenty of drama — and it’s yet another example the 27 year-old London native’s impeccable understanding of female vocalists and how to best compliment each of their individual voices and talents. ALL HAIL HYNES.
Also, make sure to check out Mutya Keisha Siobhan’s aforementioned, UNFUKWITABLE “Flatline.”
