This is an album in which harsh, scraping sounds make sweet vocal melodies sound even sweeter, where that kindness of spirit may flicker but never quite fades away.
—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Oba Femi Inalpi Arena sang along to the melodies of Brock Lesnar’s iconic theme song.
The decades-old smash, from perhaps the bestselling artist of all time, has never managed to conquer the list of the bestselling R&B-only tunes via platforms like iTunes.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.
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