From the very first notes, listeners are drawn into a cozy world of intimacy and heat. ray rogerss' voice has an easy spiritual flow that could make one feel as if the words were whispered directly into their ear. And such no-fuss-straight-to-the-heart is matched up by the production: glossy, ironed-out and non-intrusive, it certainly doesn't get in the way of The Track itself. It's the type of song that sounds both modern and classic, a merging of current hip-hop instincts with an old-school soul underbelly.
One thing about the song that is particularly noteworthy is its replay value. It's the rare instance that doesn't get old, no matter how many times you click play, revealing more textures and nuances each time its inviting beats kick in. For followers of Southern California hip-hop, this single is a nod to the region's strong history of pairing lyrical firepower with more lush, mellower production.
More than just a single Call Me If You Need Me, it is a statement of intent from ray rogers. It's indicative of his progression as an artist and further emphasizes the philosophy behind AMGM, music that hits home on a human level, but oh-so-stylish. This song solidifies his status as an interesting new voice in hip-hop, one who's not afraid to put his heart on his sleeve.

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