In the years since his debut, Miguel has cemented his reputation as the modern day alt-r&b eccentric. When he’s not crooning soulfully over spacey, sensuous beats, he’s banging out rock ‘n’ roll chord-progressions and riffs on his guitar. Today, we look at the first encounter we had with this odd and eclectic brand of r&b – the three Art Dealer Chic EPs – released by Miguel in 2012 soon after he had scored his first few hit singles.
The EPs, more than anything else, are a showcase for Miguel’s versatile song-writing abilities as he draws from every popular genre in the spectrum, from indie-rock to dance music. Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1 begins with the arguably the greatest highlight in all of the three EPs – Adorn, an intense rush of passion that takes cues from the ballads of Prince and D’Angelo. That I Do (FTRMX) then suddenly hits us with its avalanche of chaotic instrumentation, but the cool and airy Miguel returns immediately with Gravity, riding on a minimal keyboard groove. Vol. 2 keeps the quality flowing with gems like the pulsating club-banger …All and the guitar-heavy Arch n Point. Meanwhile, Vol. 3’s standout comes with the track Ooh Ahh. Irrespective of whether you’re a Miguel fan or not, the Art Dealer Chic EPs are bound to impress you.
Favorite Tracks: Adore, Gravity, …All, Party Life, Ooh Ahh
Track List
1. Adorn
2. That I Do (FTRMX)
3. Gravity
4. Arch N Point
5. …All
6. Broads
7. Party Life
8. Ooh Ahh
9. Candles in the Sun, Blowin’ in the Wind
Related Links
Miguel’s Website
Miguel on Facebook
Miguel on Twitter
Miguel on YouTube
Art Dealer Chic, Vols. 1
Art Dealer Chic, Vols. 2
Art Dealer Chic, Vols.3
Miguel on Spotify