Kojo Rigault has made a soul classic his own by taking it for a spin around the block and bringing it back home with the sun all over its face, swaying in the warm wind, and Island time does not exist unless your shoes are off. His new cover of the smoky reggae-soul classic "Cruisin'" is one of those latter songs in pure form, a hit. Kojo Rigault has a passion for DIY independent music, which fuels it. His rendition of "Cruisin" testifies that even the classics can be made new again as long as they're approached with some heart, and will transport us right along.
Kojo adds a touch of easy charm to the lovers' rock–tinged flex, leaning deeper into romance and flipping the fan favorite slow jam into an airy beach bop, a front porch serenade, or the golden hour drive-scene backdrop. His voice unfurls over these smooth grooves as images of cruising through life are painted for you to surrender to and let the moment take you there, as per the lyrics, "just cruise."
This isn't a reinvention of "Cruisin'" but a reimagining, a respectful, rhythm-drenched nod to one of r&b's towering figures refracted through Kojo's Trinidadian roots and reggae vibes. Feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy, the record envelops you in those velvety smooth vocals and an island breeze, resulting in a song that is both pensive and fresh. "Cruisin'" sits in that perfect pocket between soul and laid-back, romantic rhythm. So whether you're dancing in your living room or cruising with the windows down on a late-summer evening, Kojo's "Cruisin" could easily find its way as the next track to chill to.
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