~SilentStorm~: UNDERGROUND REVIEW: Wayne

After being unable to stop singing the songs all day I felt compelled to let you guys know about the highly anticipated release from underground artist and YouTube fan favorite Wayne a.k.a. Wayne Da Star. His first mixtape titled “Reformation” was released recently and it’s apparent that this 21 year old country boy is so much more than what’s at the surface.

Reformation is undoubtedly one of the most creative and cohesive pieces of work that I’ve ever heard from an underground artist. It tells the story of a man who is going through the stages of losing love and overcoming heartbreak. Sounds typical, right? Guy breaks up and he’s so sad and he wants her back…all that mess. But it’s not like that. Reformation explores every emotion that comes with having to let go of the one you’ve loved for so long.

It starts with the track “One Favor” where Wayne is questioning why things have played out the way they have and wishing his girl would stay and try to work things out, it’s the “Please Don’t Go” track. But then there’s the up tempo “No More”, which happens to be my favorite on the cd. On the track listeners will surely be able to relate to the feeling of giving all you can to a relationship but being unappreciated and getting tired to the point where you’re just like “I can’t take no more!”

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"No More (Giving Up)"

"Breakdown"

"Never Letchu Go"

The lead single “The One” shows Wayne’s versatility as he transitions from R&B to Pop. On this one, Wayne reflects on the relationship and finds himself asking the question “What to do when you know you’re the one?” Being 100% honest, I don’t love the track. While it’s apparent that this guy has amazing talent as a songwriter, this song doesn’t showcase his vocals in a positive light. It sounds badly produced and his vocals are underdeveloped.

That’s pretty much the only downfall of this mixtape, while it has great songs that listeners won’t be able to help but sing with and relate to, Wayne clearly lacks the vocal training to really solidify a spot in the entertainment industry at this point. Many of the tracks highlight his potential vocally, others fall flat, one being his first single.

However, there is redemption at the end with the track “Never Letchu Go”. This particular song stands out and exudes the emotional connection and vocal performance that makes me really want to see what’s next for this talented artist. Finally, the cd ends with the song “Promise Me”, it’s the perfect conclusion to the story. I can see a lot of people getting misty eyed from this track! Overall, Reformation is a great first effort from Wayne and well worth the listen.

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