August Alsina
“Kissin’ on My Tattoos”
Testimony (out 04.15 on Radio Killa/Def Jam)
If you had forgotten that the New Orleans native is a protégé of The-Dream, this song will remind you. The 21 year-old sensation’s most recent single is some straight up St. Terius shit, as Alsina weaves his easy tenor over a romantic, classic soul ballad. Reminiscent of the CLASSIC “Purple Kisses,” August crafts a believable, heartfelt devotional without losing his playful spirit and individuality. The production is lush, and the grand piano gives it a classic feel, while the heavy backbeat keeps it current. Best of all, Alisna tips his hat to his mentor right at the end, riding out with a screw voice spelling out “T-A-T-T-O-O-S” in signature Terius style. A fantastic single from one of music’s rising stars.
