Omar Afuni - Rush

Buy Rush here (UK iTunes)

In this mixed up, crazy world that we inhabit, I love that music is a unifying, universal and all-inclusive form of art. Oh sure, each writer, singer and/or producer draws from their own culture, lifestyle, genre and experience but it's the themes of love, hope, despair, heartbreak, redemption and optimism that draw people from near and far to the songs. When the muse strikes it is true that music sees no barriers, has no border control, and embraces equality and diversity. A melody is a melody - it is gifted to which ever creative soul takes the opportunity to embrace it. Take the glorious new single Rush by talented artist Omar Afuni. His bold, 80s-infused, hand-clap driven groove brings vibrant life to this joyful song that infuses every fibre of your being with the excitement that comes with the brimming possibility of love. Omar's sensuous, smooth soulful vocals are driven by a sense of anticipation, yet there's a lovely languorous quality to the performance that tells you he's luxuriating in the sensation of the rush he sings so beautifully of. Synths cascade alongside the infectious refrain, like glitter showering down from the heavens above. It's all weaved together with such euphoric adoration that it compels the listener to shimmy along in unfettered ecstasy, a slave to the rhythm where the safe word is "more, please". In it's own way, it is a triumphant Let's Hear It For The Boy for the new millenial generation and anyone else who just wants to find themselves lost in music, caught in Omar's gloriously addictive trap. No turning back from this indelible refrain so you may as well rush, rush, hurry hurry to buy it now. Not just a love letter to love but a love letter to the fine art of pop music. Je t'adore.