A Star in the Making, Rising Artist D. Lew the Don’s Debut Album, “It Was Good To See You” Signals a Super Bright Start for This Visionary Charmer.

Appropriately playing the title of his artistic moniker, D. Lew the Don is a musical professor with a knack for that New Jack Swing swag and elegance, entwining it with his own forward-looking approach that sees him delve into both the familiar and alien territories, his major aim to electrify, uplift, and inspire the listener. With his 8-track debut project, he goes above and beyond, concocting a refreshingly nostalgic and still contemporarily accessible body of work that explores his personal life and growth as well as capturing the inestimable influence luminaries like Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, and The Weeknd have had on his burgeoning career. A collection devoid of any cuss or derogatory words, its impact reverberates across all ages and is perfect to listen to anytime, anywhere…how about that!

There is that high-value energy and drama exuded in the opener “Degrees” as D. Lew showcases his knack for dynamic and cinematic productions, his unmistakable vocals the tool that drives the track forward as his thought-spurring lyrics and bars fit in perfectly like a glove with this uncanny production. This track has that underground rap chaos perfectly articulated with the modern edge of lyrical expression, embracing both worlds.

Another bona fide standout is “Summer Fever” which reimagines those fleeting summer moments where nothing else matters except the here and the now—a season defined by the fleeting yet magnetic summer flings and indescribably lively parties. The beat here takes cues from dancehall and dance-pop, the illuminating melodies and haunting pads and effects providing a pulsing bed of support for D. Lew’s lyrical and vocal dexterity as he charms his way into a listener’s heart and soul, especially with the infectiously memorable hooks, “oh girl, I got the summer fever, sought you out & I had to meet you.”

“Main” has the richness and lushness of trap, backed by the soulfulness and gentle, alluring elegance of soul making it both fresh and nostalgic. D. Lew wears his heart on his sleeves, showcasing moments of both tenderness and strength with his unforgettable performance. This track is by far my favorite from the album.

Setting the tone with “Put It Down,” an otherwise delightful and beautiful R&B and hip-hop-packed tune with vivid lyricism and anthemic appeal, D. Lew goes further down the rabbit hole with two contrastingly beautiful versions, that is, “Put It Down (Afternoon Mix)” which is intense and electrifying with action-packed trap influences, and “Put It Down (Evening Mix)” which is laid-back, slowed down with reverb influences, making for an introspective, atmospheric, and ethereal listening experience.

Unleashing his heavy-hitting lyrical side, D. Lew is raw, personal, emotional, and shrewd with “Capstone – Outro” which captures both his hard and soft side. He is confident, unapologetic, and still thankful, all delivered over a kinetic and invigorating production that defies sonic gravity!

“It Was Good To See You” is such a fulfilling listening experience and my project of the day by a mile!

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