Connor Terrones ft Julian Cary & Roy Matz – What Can I Do? (2022)

Gaslighting, mental and emotional abuse are subjects that have been getting more attention, but still need to be talked about. These topics have been picked up by Connor Terrones for his single ‘What Can I Do?’ which delves into the feelings you have when you realise you are being taken advantage of. The reflective lyrics consider the experience of being used by someone you care about, before moving on to the process of breaking free.

Introspective and upbeat, the single lets you know you aren’t alone in what you are going through and that you have the strength to move on. Joining Terrones on the single are Julian Cary, who co-wrote the track, and Roy Matz. Together, they combine the best parts of hip-hop, synth-pop, jazz and RnB for an engaging listening experience.

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‘What Can I Do?’ has a wonderfully blended opening that brings touches of jazz and neo-soul to a clap of hip-hop and RnB. The movement of the music has you swaying to the rhythm before you know what has happened. There is a delightful richness to the sound that has you sinking back into it. There is a feeling of slow realisation that comes through the music, with the higher tones bringing a sort of awakening of the mind, or a drawing of the curtains, letting you see what is really there. Through the music, there is a steady progression that matches the movement of the vocals perfectly, while enhancing the experience laid out in the lyrics.

Slipping out of the depths of the wonderful melody are the vocals that have the lightest touch of haziness on the edges. The vocal performance is packed with a smooth RnB vibe that slides over the sway of the music. Through the opening verse, the lyrics ask questions that lead you to the realisation of the track. The higher tones that burst through are a fantastic display of the Terrones’ vocal range and versatility. As the single progresses, the vocals turn from pleading with the person who is taking advantage of you, to knowing that you are better than this. The rap later in the track is a conversation with the person and lets them know that you are moving on. This is a really empowering movement that lets you know you are strong enough to break the chains someone who has manipulated you has shackled you with.

Connor Terrones, Julian Cary and Roy Matz slide into your ears with a fusion melody and vocals that have you breaking free from manipulation and emotional abuse in ‘What Can I Do?’. From the first note, the melody draws you into their unique sound that perfectly blends jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop and synth-pop. The vocals are a smooth RnB flow that moves into an empowering rap, leaving you feeling stronger for having heard them.

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