On Never Enough, Daniel Caesar’s fusion sets him apart
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21.04.2023

On Never Enough, Daniel Caesar’s fusion sets him apart

Words by Elissa Gonzaga

Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer Daniel Caesar is finally back with the long-awaited Never Enough, setting the bar even higher this time round around.

His debut album Freudian was released back in 2018 and some may know of him for his feature in Justin Bieber’s single, Peaches, but that’s not at all representative of his personal music style.

The singer’s fusion of R&B, soul and gospel influences, is then tangled with elements of jazz, folk and hip-hop, producing a soulful sound that really sets him apart from the sea of artists we have today. His new album, Never Enough, is no different.

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Never Enough expresses the clouded, precarious journey Caesar went through years prior to this album release. This highly anticipated creation is his first since he dropped CASE STUDY 01 in 2019, featuring smooth instrumentals and his much-loved falsetto.

The record consistently explores the concept of love that’s difficult to co-exist with – a feeling he both hates and appreciates.

Unlike his prior albums, which did an amazing job at showcasing his soft, honey-like voice complimenting other featured artists like H.E.R, Kali Uchis and John Mayor, Never Enough takes a turn and puts him solely in the spotlight.

This album features tracks that Caesar sings with a level of uncertainty, representing a tainted experience of love in romantic relationships, alluring to his fickle feelings and insecurities when he’s feeling these emotions.

Every song takes you on a different experience, a different phase in Caesar’s journey. Listen closer, and you’d be able to hear the hatred in his melodies as he takes out his frustrations on his lover.

You can hear the rebuilding of his faith in romance as his vocals achieve deep affectations, while the pressure to conform to what is popular – and in doing so, avoid exploring his artistic spectrum to the fullest extent – is showcased in his lyrics.

The LP contains 15 songs, including pre-released singles Let Me Go and Do You Like Me? Listen here.