Following a considerable period of silence, Lago made his comeback on June 4 with a brand new single. 4 years have passed since the release of his last official single titled “Malaria”, and following an acoustic rendition of the aforementioned song in April of this year, he solidified his return with the release of the track under review – “Vibes”.
The track opens with the emphatic producer tag – “Wicked!”, which has become synonymous with a promise of quality music to come. The instrumental is heavily influenced by Carribean sounds and features titillating mix of electronic guitar strings and Afro drums. It is catchy from the onset, as you would expect from IAmBeatz, and the danceable rhythm certainly improves the tracks chances of becoming a fan favourite.
With a runtime of just 2 minutes and 6 seconds, “Vibes” is a short song on which Lago expresses strong romantic sentiments. “Things I do for love, anything for my baby ooh, no one else but you, only you…” he sings on the hook of the track and the verses continue in similar fashion of profession of love. He opts for simplicity in his lyrics, leaving out figures of speech to express his message to his heartthrob directly and clearly. His melody and flow are decent enough, though there is still room for more variation and improvisation, room that would have seen him better utilize the amazing instrumental.
All things considered, “Vibes” is track that shows the potential Lago has to make a name for himself. It’s a very decent addition to his discography and we can only hope he kicks on in full force from here onwards.
Verdict: 6/10
