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Exis

Roy Woods · 2015

22 min · 6 tracks

A smooth blend of R&B grooves and atmospheric production that captures the essence of contemporary Canadian music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Innocence — This track opens the EP with ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for Woods' exploration of vulnerability and desire throughout the project.
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    Go Go Go — With its infectious hook and upbeat tempo, this song showcases Woods' ability to blend catchy melodies with a modern R&B sound, making it a standout anthem.
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    Drama — This track features an engaging narrative about relationship complexities, highlighted by Woods’ emotive vocal delivery and layered production techniques.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases solid songwriting and production, establishing Woods' style within contemporary R&B.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last three shift to slower, more introspective themes.
  • Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, often featuring Woods' voice in the foreground with subtle backing vocals enhancing the atmosphere.
  • Each track employs atmospheric production techniques, such as reverb and echo, creating a cohesive soundscape that ties the EP together.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • Jealousy

    The verse shifts into a raw discussion about trust issues, marking a pivotal moment where vulnerability takes center stage.

    This shift in tone deepens the emotional weight of the song, contrasting earlier themes of carefree love with a more introspective look at insecurity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Innocence 4:19
  • 2 Go Go Go 4:05
  • 3 Unleashed 2:44
  • 4 Get You Good 3:46
  • 5 Drama 4:11
  • 6 Jealousy 3:44

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