“No One” is a striking track from Ngoni. A moving, soulful aesthetic is led by brooding vocals, a string-laden undercurrent, and powerful brass movements. The theatrical brass and mounting percussion exude a very cinematic feel; shades of Ennio Morricone or Bond theme songs aren’t too distant. I’m also fondly reminded of Pulp’s suave masterpiece “This Is Hardcore.” The “no one,” repetition approaching 01:30 plays entrancingly, expanding with organ-laden fervor thereafter. “No One” shows a thoroughly memorable aesthetic and melodic pull from this emerging Canadian artist.
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“No One” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of May 2020’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Soul.
