Due Drop
Toya Delazy · 2012
41 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected pop and electronic beats that radiates youthful energy and romantic whimsy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Are You Gonna Stay? — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet introspective nature, combining catchy hooks with thoughtful lyrics about love and commitment.
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Love Is in the Air — An infectious anthem that showcases Delazy's ability to blend upbeat rhythms with heartfelt themes, representing her signature sound effectively.
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Memoriam — This track stands out due to its emotional depth, exploring themes of loss and remembrance with a poignant musical arrangement that highlights Delazy's vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of jazz and pop with engaging arrangements but lacks depth for long-term exploration.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a light, playful tone before transitioning into more rhythmically driven songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, creating an interactive feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Takes Time
The narrative shifts from hopeful anticipation to a sense of urgency and longing for connection.
This shift emphasizes the tension between desire and patience, illustrating how love can be both exhilarating and challenging.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With You (intro) 0:50
- 2 Are You Gonna Stay? 4:10
- 3 Heart 4:04
- 4 Yeah Hell Yeah (With You) 3:53
- 5 Love Is in the Air 4:29
- 6 Memoriam 4:38
- 7 Pump It On 4:25
- 8 Love Takes Time 3:45
- 9 It’s All Good 2:39
- 10 Jai Lover 5:00
- 11 Say It Out 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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