So this past week Mark Ronson released his album titled “Uptown Special”. The album is very musical and something definitely you can groove and vibe to. This is the perfect groove for me right now. The sound is so refreshing with a vintage twist. I mean c’mon the album starts with STEVIE WONDER!
Quick rundown on Mark before we get into this album review, Ronson isn’t new to the music world.
He last released an album in 2010 titled Record Collection. His new album “Uptown Special” can also be viewed as just that, a record collection. Ronson who is also a fellow DJ has taken the task of bringing together top notch artists and songwriters to create quality music. Inspiring!!!
This dude has an incredible resumé when it comes to producing. He’s helped create songs for artists like the late Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Bruno Mars just to name a few.
So let’s get into this album,
I was wondering what kind of album “Uptown Special” was going to be before my first listen, just by looking at the credits I could tell that it’s an album filled with diverse, yet tasteful tracks.
From the jump this album has features that are definitely top notch. Ranging from Bruno Mars, Mystikal, to STEVIE WONDER!
One of my favorite songs on this album is an easy call, “Uptown Funk” is an undeniable hit. Bruno Mars was the perfect fit and Mark Ronson produced a timeless song that will uplift the vibes at any moment as soon as you press play. This is one of my most popular songs on the radio and in the clubs.
It doesn’t take a genius to realize that “Uptown Special” is designed to be a successful album. I feel like it’s the perfect mix of Rock, funk, and soul. If you love vintage R&B anywhere from the 70’s to the 90’s and everything in between then this is definitely an album you should go grab.