Former American Idol contestant Lucky Daye may have been eliminated after reaching the Top 20 in Season 4. However, he’s steadily built a name for himself in R&B music. He has released two albums and three EPs and received accolades from Billboard, Complex, and other music publications, making him a notable presence in the music industry.
His music has charted on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, and he collaborated with several notable artists.
For his latest release, Lucky provided the lead single to The Original Motion Picture “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” In the song, Lucky Daye tells us to be careful what we wish for.
This song warns the listener not to allow themselves to get “carried away” and that they may do something they regret later. The chorus emphasizes this caution by warning the person to be careful what they wish for because they may not like the outcome. The singer also makes it clear that they have the power to take the person they’re singing to on a journey that they won’t forget. Ultimately, the song is a warning to take caution and think before acting.
Having seen the film, I can see how it ties into its storyline. Hopefully, Mr. Daye is cooking up a tour for 2023, as I envision this song coming over great in concert with his female fans.
Final Grade: B+
“Careful” is available on all streaming platforms
For their second single, the group presented a ballad entitled “Feels Like The First Time.” Once again, Greene handles the lyrics, while Neville Hodge is responsible for production duties. Greene begins the song with robust energy, proclaiming his love for the lady. Greene’s group members provide stellar work on the background vocals, and the songs eschew nineties R&B without going into crass vulgarity.
The ballad was composed by Michael Masser and lyricist Gerry Goffin, and it was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1981. Eight years later, Natalie Cole covered the song, shortening the title. It became the fourth single from her twelfth album, “Good to Be Back.”
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