“PcSavo” throws out a party anthem for the rap world with this latest single “CAN TELL”. The backdrop brings together lightly intense strings and a more modern trap beat to build something softly uplifting. The vocal rhythm throughout the hook feels familiar alongside this, simple repetition and auto-tune mark the sound of the moment well.
In terms of looking for something with a good groove, easy to vibe to and fairly easy to recognise – everything about this has been done well. PcSavo encourages the good times by showcasing that lifestyle and those dreams throughout his verses and indeed in the accompanying video. The track has a smooth and colorful finish about it that lets it just work. You can hear this coming through on mainstream radio and the concept is one that supports a belief in better things or that greatness is possible.
There’s a lot about this release that works well with its title, not least of all the simple loop of the hook that makes certain you’ll remember and recognise it – even among some of the hardest and most saturated rap playlists around right now. The vocal style and the presentation of the song’s hook all makes for something loaded with character – these short, rhythmic bursts of lyricism contrast distinctively with what is a fairly delicate, mellow musical backdrop. And that’s all before you even get to the verses.
Having an effective hook is essential and you undoubtedly get that here, having verses that creatively and skillfully pave the way towards it though, and stand out in contrast so that real impact can occur, is equally important. The verses throughout this single are consistently impressive. The story-line varies and so do the voices and the style of flow, but never too intensely that the track loses its central focus or energy.
Vocally the song drives with an almost emotionless performance, classically alternative in presentation, though as things move along – as the lyrics drip through and the song’s overall concept is painted a little more clearly – this style of delivery starts to feel far more tired than passionless. The very idea of ‘CAN TELL’ is in itself a sort of exhausting, repetitive prospect. The way this song has been crafted, step by step, from a minimal beginning to a much fuller and more intense latter half – all of this feeds into the central idea or essence of the writing.
It’s refreshing to hear such an artistic composition within modern music, the ambiance leads the way for sure – the music feels reflective and considerate, the words come second to this and linger among the outer edges; provoking a specific way of thinking and directing the listener in a subtle way. You’re likely to appreciate PcSavo as the artist rather than simply the musician.
