Kenny Sharp - “Virginia Slim”

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Washington D.C.-based singer-songwriter Kenny Sharp has just released the authentically retro-tinged sounds of “Virginia Slim.”

Pressing the play button reveals a remarkably vintage vibe set into motion by the sweet sounds of acoustic guitar atop a lightly brushed rhythm. “Virginia Slim” is raw as all hell, entering the ears as though straight from the stage of a speakeasy, with absolutely no evidence of the stranglehold that modern production tactics often has on contemporary recordings.

The rest of the band emerges, beholding a deep, round foundation from the bass as the drums imbue the tune with a fleshed out rhythm. But it is ultimately the vocal performance of Sharp that earns “Virginia Slim” a spot on our blog. He has been blessed with a voice that has been meticulously crafted by the universe for this variety of music. The lines are smooth, yet slightly over-driven and steeped in analogue flavor, leaving listeners wanting more of it.

A real highlight here is the ultra-vibey guitar solo that appears around midpoint– not too flashy, yet full of classic fervor, it is the finishing touch that truly brings the track to life. Coupled with Sharp’s remarkable vocal delivery, “Virginia Slim” will most assuredly win you over as a fan before it completes its brief, two-minute-and-thirty-second runtime.

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-HD