Eric Ryan Runs it Back in “So Bad”
Toronto’s very own Eric Ryan and Maria-Therese come together to create a steadily-paced, soulful and impeccably balanced tune.
The duo’s voices melt into each other with such a flow making their harmonies seemingly frictionless in these three stunning minutes of next generation R&B and neo-soul.
Production on this track is no different, AMARAH’s beats fold seamlessly between the artists as the singers imagine scoring someone with an unmistakably magnetic presence.
“Got me breaking my neck just to see you just on by”—without a doubt, Eric has seen someone who’s got him opening up his line in hope to hear the ringtone sing. His verse gives Toronto men a lifeboat to climb in. Are you taking notes?
Maria-Therese’s verse catches his wave and matches Eric’s energy with an ease that many hope to achieve when approaching someone they admire. Her tone is smooth, sophisticated and rich.
The duo end their parts with a verse sung together. They really do finish each other’s sentences, it is a sublime pairing to witness.
The track ends with a powerful thirty second guitar solo. Feel free to run it back again if you didn’t appreciate it enough on the first listen.
Hope to see more of these two light up the Toronto scene together in the near future.
Written By Kimberly Moon-Chong
