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Mason Ramsey Evolves Beyond His Viral Past With a New Retro Sound: ‘We Just Write What Is on Our Hearts’
Mason Ramsey tells Billboard about evolving his music beyond his viral past and being inspired by artists including Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison.
Sure, he still includes “Lovesick Blues” in his concert sets, but on his debut full-length album I’ll See YouIn My Dreams(out on Atlantic Records) he delves headlong into the sonically varied, vintage sounds of the 1950s through the 1970s. Ramsey’s voice has matured into an immensely versatile instrument, with a warm patina that makes classic crooner material a natural musical vessel. The project is filled with the mellow, piano-based countrypolitan of “Come Pick Me Up,” and the smooth ’50s vibe of “Blue Over You,” while “All the Way to Memphis” sizzles with a soulful swagger that feels pulled from the heart on Sun Studio.
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