Melissa B would never disrespect or dishonor the all-time greats of music. What she will do is continue her own all-time path to stand shoulder to shoulder with them. Her newest patch of pavement is bouncy, 808-throbbing single “Back & Forth”.
That title, elevated to iconic levels by both Cameo and Aaliyah, has a history of songs that linger fondness. Excellently produced by D-Sharp with a clarity-brilliant mix by Michael Ashby, Melissa weaves her echoed range throughout every nuance of this modern, trap-esque track.
On it she sings, “Can’t do it no more, can’t keep opening up my door; can’t keep letting you walk back in, when I ain’t even charging you rent.”
Not obnoxious or overly similar to its peers of any era, Melissa B’s “Back & Forth” is sultry and fun with just enough attitude and speaker thump for warm-weather rides. So, hop in your whip and bang this through your ‘hood with your favorite boomerang lover riding next to you. And only time will tell where you two, and this song, ends up. |THIS.
[Mr. Joe Walker]
