Broughton’s Earthy Yet Ethereal “Neptune” is a Shy, Sly and Gentle Enticement to Love

Broughton_Neptune1_crop — Broughton “Neptune” cover

Broughton raps with a sense of affection and hopefulness on “Neptune.” It’s a simple request and appeal, an invitation to come over and hang out and watch a movie and maybe more, listen to “The Neptunes.” The sentiments are direct but not crass, and in the song you hear the words of a person who may not have a lot materially but offers what little he does have and none of the burning intensity that might be too much to deal with. There is a gentleness of spirit at the root of the song. Musically it sounds nothing like the jazz funk of the production style one often associates with the work of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes. Rather, it has an ethereal, intimate feel composed of simple, echoing, chill tones accented by a spare rhythm that wraps itself around and compliments well the vocals giving the use of the word “Neptune” a dual meaning of the aforementioned musical reference as well as having an experience out of this world. Emotionally it echoes the shyly come hither dynamic of the words and a fine pairing of music and vocals. Listen to “Neptune” on Spotify and follow Broughton at the links provided.