From Jacksonville, Florida “Bad Beata” is a deeply creative artist with an amazing singing voice that carries his writing and melodies beautifully. The concept of “Ride” is underlined throughout the recording by a collection of joyful ambient sounds and riffs. Everything takes a typically minimalist approach, but the overall effect is this dramatic and emotional work of art that reinforces those underlying ideas with each passing moment.
The style and delicacy of those lead vocals, the tone of voice, the confidence, and the underlying message is excellent. The structure of the track pays homage to that minimalist element, with an abundance of creativity in terms of layout – lyric, lyric, hook – but mostly, the whole thing is pretty high. It’s all cleverly arranged to draw your attention to the flawless finish, energy, and power of those vocal parts.
Hooked from the second you hear it, Bad Beata is, without a doubt, a singer with a solid and memorable sound and flow. “Ride” will grab your attention instantly. because the song beat is fantastic.
The instrumentation throughout is well executed and adds effectively to the structure – the entire song is punctuated, each line repeating itself with the energy of the music surrounding it. The classic, hip hop vibe is strong, with a bit of that retro electronic distortion to keep things relevant to the creative freedom sound.
The lyrics are surprising at certain points, especially when you consider how open and real the lines are. Moreover, nothing seems to be there to fill the space. The thoughtful nature of the writing is constantly evident, and despite the soft energy of the track, overall, it grows and grows in intensity and power through the clever arrangement of lines and effective use of musicality.
Listen carefully, there is much to appreciate. It’s such a catchy track that you can listen to it over and over again, and the more you engage – the words and mood of the piece are likely to enhance and inspire. “Bad Beata” is not bad.
