Drawing us in with a cerebral frequency, textured percussion and a bold, immersive bassline with an astral synth, Toby TomTom opens 23 with philosophical depth and poetic prowess with a numerological edge as he shares his mindset with us.
The opus expands with an emotive range, glistening nuances and anthemic drums with an overarching feel good sentiment to take us on a charismatic journey. There is a timeless nature with reference to Toby’s brand of story telling, and we deeply connect with the presence of the guitar riffs intertwined with the dimensional production. The mix is pristine and evocative, allowing us to hear every single instrumental.
The sonic switch up mid way through is avant grade with compressed vocals, making space for MC Shake Dizzy‘s high octane verse on track. The number 23 holds various spiritual significances across different traditions and beliefs. It is often seen as a symbol of change, transformation, and progress.
In numerology, 23 is associated with adventure, freedom, and personal expression. Some spiritual interpretations suggest it represents the harmony between creation (2) and balance (3), leading to a dynamic interaction of dualities and synthesis. We love how both vocalists bring this to life on the track!
Additionally, it is sometimes linked to synchronicity and meaningful coincidences, suggesting that events are interconnected in a profound way and this also transpires with reference to their universal muse. We learn that Toby played everything on the track, as well as producing and recording it, whilst mastering was handled by Camilo Silva of Camilo Silva F Mastering!
Naturally, we have added 23 to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Toby TomTom, including Black Swan, and anticipate future releases from the talented and conscious creator.