Craig - ‘still’
Our featured single, ‘still’ by Craig, is OUT NOW and available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Craig, also known as Dr. Nsuku Craig Masonto, is a South African musician who also happens to be a successful dentist. Having always had a keen interest in musical composition, Craig gradually honed his songwriting skills whilst studying in Dental School. Having dealt with mental health issues such as depression, Craig made the decision to channel his emotion through the medium of music; adding an authenticity to his sound that comes from his honest creative channeling. Inspired by the likes of Frank Ocean, James Blake, Matthew And The Atlas, James Vincent McMorrow, Travis Scott and Pusha T, Craig has formed his own unique sound that is a true reflection of his compositional talent.
To date, Craig has two releases that are available to stream in his online discography: the 2020 self-title EP ‘CRAIG’, and our featured single ‘still’. Some of his most popular tracks include the likes of ‘Come Around’, gathering over thirty-three thousand streams, ‘Ni kona’, amassing almost twenty-three thousand streams, and ‘Home’, with twenty-two thousand streams on Spotify alone. With almost nineteen thousand regular monthly listeners on Spotify, there is no denying the fact that Craig is an up and coming artist that has unquestionably developed a dedicated following of fans.
FEATURED RELEASE
Our featured single, ‘still’ by Craig, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single lasts four minutes and forty-nine seconds and sits at a smooth 78bpm. ‘still’ is dedicated to a woman that was “close and dear to [Craig]” but unfortunately passed on. The track commences with a twenty-two second instrumental introduction that sets the emotion-filled melodic tone for the proceeding verse.
Craig’s vocal color is clean and emotive; seamlessly synchronising with the flow of the instrumental accompaniment. The instigation of the sub-bass and subtle percussive layer at the 1:14 mark resultantly drive the rhythmic intensity of the track. The inclusion of a foundational synth-pad and stylistically panned riff later in the track provide just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that the single is engaging from start to finish.
From the memorable melodic hook and eclectic compositional arrangement, to the impressive vocal performance, fans of Craig, as well as those who appreciate new and creative music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow Craig on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
ARTIST: Craig
SINGLE: still
