A Magnet Inside

Dijon “Coogie”

Dijon has an extremely raspy but soulful voice, the kind where I think part of what makes it so appealing is feeling like they’re pushing hard through limitations to sound as expressive as they can. Little details in inflection and tone seem even more intentional with a voice like this, and the weathered and gravelly sound of it implies a lot of hard living. “Coogie” is a well built showcase for Dijon’s voice – it feels a little loose and impromptu, and there’s plenty of negative space that allows your ear to focus in on the nuances of his phrasing. The minimalism also makes the hook, in which Dijon vows “I’ll do my best to bear it,” hit a bit harder as there’s nothing to get in the way of his rising and emphatic voice, but enough to support and underline it.

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