Saturday 9 June 2012

Blood Diamonds feat Grimes - Phone Sex


It takes someone with talent to make steel drums sound cool.

But that's just what Blood Diamonds, aka Canadian producer Mike Tucker, has achieved with Phone Sex.  This isn't the sort of dirrty RnB the title may insinuate, but a sunshine infused slice of electro-dance.  Said drums provide a tropical air, perfect for lazy days on the beach.

The draw for many will be the unmistakeable, girlish vocals of fellow Canadian Grimes.  Her voice adds a real dreamy quality, even if the "Hey Daddy" melody bares a striking resemblance to the Vengaboys.  Fans of Grimes looking for a summer anthem beyond her excellent album 'Visions' will find much to enjoy here.

4/5

Listen: Phone Sex is released on 16th July in the UK.