year: 2017
tones of: michael jackson, prince, bruno mars (but better)
genre samples: alternative r&b, soul, funk, pop, rock n roll
music: groovy, energetic, attitude, bold, sincere, sexy, funky, grown, beautiful, head rocking, swaggerific, futuristic, smooth, confident
favs: pineapple skies, city of angels, now, sky walker, told you so, caramelo duro
note: not sure how i missed this in Dec. (unacceptable really), but i sure am glad i circled back around to check in on miguel for no reason. #latebutgreat
score: 8.5/10
year: 2013
tones of: george clinton, scissor sisters, the flaming lips, david bowie, elton john
genre samples: disco, house, progressive rock, funk, psychedelic rock, movie/show/stadium sounds
music: fun, meticulous, robotic, dreamy, danceable, retro, light, ernest, big, kaleidoscopic, fromage, diverse
favs: give life back to music, instant crush, lose yourself to dance (despite the cheese), get lucky*, beyond, fragments of time, doin' it right, contact
note: apparently this was produced using NOT one sample? - almost unbelievable, but definitely impressive.
bonus: *i like this get lucky version without pharrell much better
score: 8/10 (rounded up)
