What does Express Yourself sound like?

A vibrant blend of electronic textures and soulful vocals that energizes the listener with its infectious rhythm. Rooted in alternative rock and contemporary R&B. Start with "Express Yourself".

Is Express Yourself a good place to start with Labrinth?

Yes, Express Yourself is recommended as a starting point for new Labrinth listeners. A vibrant blend of electronic textures and soulful vocals that energizes the listener with its infectious rhythm. Released in 2012, 'Express Yourself' marked Labrinth's transition from a producer to a solo artist, following his debut single 'Let the Sun Shine' in 2010. This track came as he was gaining recognition for his eclectic style, setting the stage for his future works and collaborations.

Who is Express Yourself for?

Express Yourself works well if you're into upbeat remixes for dance parties, short bursts of energetic fun and varied interpretations to explore.

How many songs are on Express Yourself?

Express Yourself has 5 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Express Yourself

Labrinth · 2012

22 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of electronic textures and soulful vocals that energizes the listener with its infectious rhythm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Express Yourself Start here — The original track combines an uplifting message with an irresistible groove, encapsulating Labrinth's unique sound that fuses various genres.
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Express Yourself (Lazy Jay remix) — This remix enhances the original's energy with a club-ready beat while maintaining the core elements of Labrinth's vocal delivery.
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Express Yourself (Rudimental remix) — Rudimental's version infuses drum and bass influences, showcasing the adaptability of the track across different styles and appealing to diverse audiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid writing and production but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The main track features a strong, driving beat that maintains an upbeat tempo throughout its duration.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

upbeat remixes for dance parties
short bursts of energetic fun
varied interpretations to explore
great for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

seeking deep, introspective tracks
prefer long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Labrinth's reputation as a solo artist after his initial success.
Themes: club-ready energy· electronic textures· soulful expression
Career context: Released in 2012, 'Express Yourself' marked Labrinth's transition from a producer to a solo artist, following his debut single 'Let the Sun Shine' in 2010. This track came as he was gaining recognition for his eclectic style, setting the stage for his future works and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors: James Blake· Sampha· Sufjan Stevens