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

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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.

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Broughton’s Aching “R.I.P. Joyce” is the Heartbreaking Tribute to Struggling With the Passing of a Loved One

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Broughton, photo courtesy the artist

Somber echoing piano, minor chord progression synth drones and a sampling of rain serve as the evocative backdrop of Broughton’s “R.I.P. Joyce.” It’s about the artist’s struggle with the passing of his grandmother due to cancer. The ache in his voice as he spits bars like graffiti poetry on the walls of his psyche and tries to make sense of the loss of a woman in his life who was such an important figure and presence who shaped who he is, who supported him and helped him to see things in his life more clearly. Presumably she encouraged his creative endeavors and his development as a human being yet never got to see him perform his own music in front of an audience. Broughton consoles himself, to the extent possible, with the hope that his Nan looking down on him from the afterlife with a sense of pride. It’s a powerful composition that at close to four minutes feels like more like half that because Broughton conveys so well that moment of sorrow that may never go away but also always means your poignant appreciation for your loved one lost never goes away as well. Listen on Spotify and follow Broughton at the links below.

soundcloud.com/nqh-x-dbds
open.spotify.com/artist/1ZgfHlEOqu1zHd3PoK14aa
youtube.com/channel/UCFJKu3mvFZ3Pz1XeRXK2u0w
twitter.com/BroughtonNQH
instagram.com/broughtonnqh