Name: Zia & Ello - This Old Man by VonChay Inc.
Duration: 3 min 22 s
Description: This is a slow, chill, blues/jazz song from the EP "Unwind". This is a song of reflection and introspection. The inspiration for this song came from multiple conversations and observations, which led to wondering what it would be like to be in the mind of an elderly person, who regretted some of the life-decisions that he/she made and wished he/she had done more with his/her life.

The musical style in this song is very similar to that of Patrice Roberts, Nadia Batson and Fay-Ann Lyons. “Outside” falls into the sub-genre of Caribbean music known as groovy soca, and it is beautifully performed by Abby Morain, who is from the Caribbean island of Grenada. This rendition is very vocal-centric, soulful and rhythmic, with a very groovy beat that you can certainly bounce to. It is quite catchy and captivating, and it creates an ecstatic mood that makes you feel very festive. This is attributed to the fact that the song tells the story of what the world went through, after facing heavy COVID-19 restrictions for approximately two years, which resulted in lock-downs and our inability to party and celebrate as we were accustomed to. Abby sings about the frustration that was faced during the lock-down period, and she reflects on how much life was taken for granted prior to that.  After two years of waiting while governments debated, restrictions have been lifted and we are finally outside; able to party, free-up our bodies and jam on somebody.

Outside (Radio Edit)

Abby Morain - Outside (Radio Edit)

This song is from the EP "Unwind" and it is a smooth, chill, slow type of hip-hop record with some ambient R&B/pop vocals to it. This is a song of hope and encouragement for anyone who has had to struggle with any situation in life, who can use some words of empathy and upliftment.

Unwind

Hush Lil Baby

Zia & Ello - Hush Lil Baby

This is a slow, chill, blues/jazz song from the EP "Unwind". This is a song of reflection and introspection. The inspiration for this song came from multiple conversations and observations, which led to wondering what it would be like to be in the mind of an elderly person, who regretted some of the life-decisions that he/she made and wished he/she had done more with his/her life.

This Old Man

Zia & Ello - This Old Man

This song is a chilled hip-hop record with some lyrics that we can all relate to. It is all about being in that place in your mind, where you're unable to spot the difference between who your friends are and who your foes are, or who you can really trust. Having thoughts like these can really put you in such a dark place, just like being in a dark room, in which the only thing that you can see now is black, with no one around to cover your back.

Dark Room

Ello. P - Dark Room

The lyrics in this serene gospel song were crafted to remind listeners of the tremendous power that exists in prayer. No matter what hurt or situation that you may be affected by from your past, prayer has the power to help you overcome that inner battle that may seem so overpowering and overwhelming. All things are possible with God, once you seek him in prayer. Just pray fervently, and God will certainly show you the way.

Just Pray

Cronneit - Just Pray

This song is an ode to forgotten first loves, which is gracefully delivered in a rendition of soulful vocals; that are sung with music that can be waltzed to. In this 3-minute musical presentation, Chrissel waltzes listeners through her personal experience, as she tells her story of the kind of love that teaches many lessons, but just is not meant to last forever. 

Chrissel wrote this song with two meanings in mind. She initially began writing the song based on an experience she had, which was about a guy whom she liked, but as they grew up, they grew apart. This is an experience which made Chrissel realise that their current differences should not stop her from appreciating the memories that they made together, so she crafted this song to encapsulate those memories. 

As Chrissel continued to write the song, it became more than just about this particular experience, because she came to the realisation that the lyrics could also represent other situations in her life, where she has had to let go of a person or thing from her past, before moving forward. This marriage of these two meanings, along with the analogy of a song that Chrissel has played on repeat, but eventually stopped playing, formed the premise for the creation of “Favourite Song”. This unique analogy also paved the way for the completion of the song, because it made Chrissel realise that songs like those are the ones that bring back the most memories.

Upon completing this song, Chrissel deduced that her personal experience might just be something that other persons have experienced as well, so she decided to bless the ears of her listeners with her “Favourite Song”.

Zia & Ello - This Old Man

VonChay Inc.

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