Toronto’s own Rainer + Grimm are trying something new! The house duo is turning to some groovy UK vibes with their latest number, ‘Talk of the Town’ – a tune which is perfectly accompanied by some proper MCing skills, from UK-raised Plain English.
There are multiple genres prevalent in the song. R + G’s signature house vibe lays very quietly in the background, beneath a large influence of grime, garage, and a bit of breakbeat. Plain English’s flow on the beat is nothing short of impeccable – the way his words bounce with the production really brings out the song’s melodic house aspect. Its simple yet snazzy hi-hat makes itself present enough (without overstepping it), to serve not only as a counter-beat to the general production, but also to the MC lyrics.
The release of the song also comes equipped with a music video! It feels like it’s being watched on a 90’s television screen, sporting a 4:3 viewing space, with a low-contrast aesthetic – just like back in the day. The video itself is oddly adorable; check it out, plus the tune, below, and get talking about this one!
