With his incredible ear for music, and his refreshing lyrical prowess, young, rising star Dunson is quickly proving himself a Sheppard in the sheepish world of Hip-Hop. With his career on the rapid incline, Dunson has released his debut single ‘Count on It†from his highly anticipated mixtape dropping this spring, entitled The Investment.
The single, produced by Grammy-nominated production trio Phatboiz (responsible for John Legend’s latest single “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)†featuring Ludacris, from the Think Like A Man movie soundtrack), features a sample from the popular Sesame Street animated pinball segment, Pinball Number Count, composed by Walt Kraemer and arranged by Ed Bogas, with vocals by the Pointer Sisters. The track is the perfect symmetry of grit, pop and funk, and is sure to garner mass appeal, with its grandiose lyrics and nostalgic vibe. Unlike many young artists today, Dunson brings a rarely found authenticity and hunger to his music, and this single epitomizes that ferocity. At first listen, Dunson’s vocals may remind you of J.Cole, with his colorful tone and energetic cadence; the way he marriages the soulfulness of the music with the rawness in his lyrics may remind you of Kanye; But Dunson’s star power lies in his versatility and likeability. You can count on him to bring you something fresh, relevant, and extra-ordinary every time, and this single is just that- a breath of fresh air.
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