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Quinn Oulton teams up with celebrated RnB artist Col3trane to explore the negative effects of regular, low-level alcohol consumption on ‘Lately’.
‘Lately’ further explores Quinn’s blend of alt-RnB, jazz, and innovative production, with bouncing, rhythmic vocal lines phasing into a conversation between voice and saxophone in the choruses. The song discusses the often-ignored negative impacts that casual drinking can have on our physical and mental states and the difficulties of saying no to drinking when it’s so deeply ingrained in our social lives. The collaboration came about after Quinn recorded saxophone for Col3trane, and the duo struck up a creative partnership.
On the track, Quinn says: "I started writing Lately one morning lying in bed after having a few drinks the night before. Not badly hungover, yet still feeling like getting out of bed was too much to handle. It made me realise how much of an impact even casual drinking can have on your physical and mental state. Cole resonated with this a lot, and he took it a step further in his verse - thinking about how casual drinking can easily become something much more serious if your habits go unchecked for too long.
South London-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer Quinn Oulton is known for his unique concoction of electronic, indie and jazz. His recent releases bring contemporary RnB elements into the mix - expect heavily altered vocals, chopped acoustic guitars and fast-paced drums.
lyrics
Small eyes dry mouth can't speak
Pull the covers up and pray for sleep
But as the sun cuts through the curtains
Then the nerves begin to surface
It's always the same
The dull pain in my chest
So familiar yet I fear death
I know this feelings never worth it
I just can't resist the urges
I just can't resist the urges
I'll meet you later, you say
You deserve this baby
I'll have one more cos you made me
No I don't know me lately
Tell me that it's getting out of hand
Tell me you don't recognise the man before you
How could you do this sh*t again?
I don't know why you just pretend
You get by, when shots fly you're a soldier
But when I need you where's the gun to your holster?
Why can't I see you doing sh*t that you're supposed to?
You wonder why you're hurt again?
I'll meet you later, you say
You deserve this baby
I'll have one more cos you made me
No I don't know me lately
Please don't ask the question
Ima feel so stupid saying I don't know
Why I'm always like this
Only tell the truth into a microphone
I guess I'm scared of being unprepared
I never could say no
There's a better chance of me just caving in
Than being left alone
credits
released November 10, 2023
Quinn Oulton:
Vocals, tenor saxophone, electric bass, samples, piano, drums, electric guitar, lyrics, composition, production
South London based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer Quinn Oulton exhibits a raw sound, melding soaring vocals and tangled acoustic textures with abstract electronics.
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