Kaytranada and Amine had been collaborating for years before they rented a beach house in Malibu and started working on an album together. The result, Kaytramine, is a carefree summer-party soundtrack that doesnt pretend to be anything other than what it is. Kaytranadas productions are clever and detailed, fluidly encompassing several types of feel-good music, from laid-back house to bossa nova. The loopy, Pharrell-featuring "4EVA" is the albums obvious standout, and the tropical-tinged "Sossaup" (with Amaarae) is smooth and relaxing. A dramatic, swooping string sample lends a sinister edge to "Westside." Snoop Dogg guests on "EYE," and the triumphant, lengthy "K&A" contains an impressive beat switch. Clearly Kaytramine is meant as music to vibe to, not something to overthink or take too seriously. ~ Paul Simpson
Rovi
幾度かの共演を果たして相思相愛な仲だったケイトラナダとアミーネがついにユニットを結成。マリブのビーチハウスにこもって制作したということもあってか終始レイドバックな雰囲気で、キラキラした心地良いトラックとクールなラップとの相性も抜群だ。スヌープ・ドッグやフレディ・ギブスら大御所も参戦し、ファレル・ウィリアムス参加の多幸感溢れる"4EVA"が最高。
bounce (C)Masso 187um
タワーレコード(vol.476(2023年7月25日発行号)掲載)