Up-And-Coming Artist D. Lew the Don’s Debut Album “It Was Good To See Yo” Is the Kind You Want To Listen to Endlessly

Talk about bringing back that endlessly fun New Jack Swing era, albeit with a more contemporary touch; – fast-rising artist D. Lew the Don has just released the project of the year with his new 8-track debut album “It Was Good To See You” that sees him sit in at the driver’s seat and take us on an adventurous journey, each track fascinatingly tailored for listeners with diverse tastes like you in what makes up an overall cohesive project that marks a significant milestone in his budding career. This album has something for everyone—the high-energy, cinematic hip-hop jams with R&B influences, summer bangers, dancehall tunes, trap-soul, atmospheric, and dynamic productions that are a testament to D. Lew the Don’s production finesse.

“Degrees” is an unconventional masterpiece with a high-pedigree underground rap chaos backed by modern-day lyrical allure. The high-end basslines and ominously captivating beats provide the perfect landing for the lyrical expression of D. Lew the Don as he delivers some powerful bars, speaking his mind in a thought-provoking manner, seamlessly transitioning from one deep verse to the next whilst maintaining a strong presence throughout.

“Summer Fever” is meant to ignite your spark for those unforgettable summer moments where all caution is thrown out to the wind as you live largely, infused with that golden glow of possibility. This is the right banger to blast out loud as it feels like the anthem of freedom. It is dancehall-peppered with electro-dance pop influences, providing a delightful backdrop for D. Lew who is equal to the task, creating this infectious cadence with the beats—an exciting testament to his versatility.

At the start, “Sleepeyes” feels very Chris Brown-ish. As it builds tone, you can feel it is another danceable masterpiece that invites you to the dancefloor as the catchy and infectious hooks, “…maybe you could be my baby” envelop you in this anthemic allure that haunts you way outside the track’s runtime. The upbeat percussive beats with a dynamic edge, backed by D. Lew’s unmistakable voice stretch the limits of pop and hip-hop in the most captivating way. You’ll love it!

“Main” is a masterclass in Trap-soul creativity and a personal favorite. The way D. Lew floats nicely over this equally fresh, intriguing, and nostalgic beat leaves nothing to be desired. This jam is the embodiment of an enchanting ballad where the artist’s creatively raw expressive freedom balances perfectly with his own willingness to be vulnerable at heart.

“Put It Down” is a magnificent blend of R&B and hip-hop with beats that are warm, inviting, and memorable. D. Lew makes his mark expressively, his singing and rapping prowess put to the test and passing with flying colors. I like the way he has built on this track, delivering two more versions of it in “Put It Down (Afternoon Mix)” and “Put It Down (Evening Mix)”

“Put It Down (Afternoon Mix)” is a trap banger with signature vivacious beats that are met with the unforgettable hooks, “Put it down on me, work it girl on me,” D. Lew affirming his finer tastes in life, hard work and discipline to get there and the essence of enjoying these fruits with the one you love.

Just like the evening sun’s setting glow with strokes of liquid gold, signifying the end of a somewhat beautiful day, “Put It Down (Evening Mix)” is a slowed, reverb mix that is gentle and puts a listener in a trance-like state, the now-too-familiar lyrics and hooks warming themselves even more to the listener.

“Capstone – Outro” is a stroke of D. Lew’s lyrical genius as he goes hard, over an equally heavy production, his words cutting through like open-heart surgery as he takes a more personal, emotional, hard-hitting and still introspective approach to put his message across.

As I said, “It Was Good To See You” is an endlessly listenable project and the best advert for D. Lew’s artistry as he seeks to make his mark on the ever-evolving industry. He is more than ready!

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