Buju Banton and John Legend have teamed up for a new song titled “Memories.” From start to finish, both artists create a strong collaboration throughout. From Buju Banton’s Jamaican dancehall roots to John Legend’s authentic R&B sound, their varying styles are an interesting combination. Over the years, both artists have developed an established catalog. With this, they’re highly respected with their craft. By collaborating with their latest single, they continue to do their thing and show why they are at the top of their game.
With “Memories,” there is no doubt that the track never sticks to the same genre. Even though it has strong reggae influences, it includes many strings, synth, and vocal highlights that reference R&B and hip-hop genres. Especially for John Legend, this style is a bit outside of his R&B roots. The instrumental itself combines the contrasting vocal differences. Because of this, “Memories” is an engaging listen that is very different from most songs.
It’s amazing to see two incredibly established artists continuing to do their thing at a high level. Their new song is a fun listen for anyone that enjoys many different styles and influences. Seeing how they combine so many different sounds is unique, and something worth checking out.
