Cloud Nine
[ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

KYGO - CLOUD NINE Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo returns with his debut album "Cloud Nine," bursting onto the scene like a glitter bomb at a pensioners' tea party. Opening track "Intro" sets the tone with its dreamy synths and twinkling keyboards, transporting you to a tropical paradise where every day is Margarita Monday. Featuring collaborations with the likes of John Legend, Kodaline, and Julia Michaels, Kygo manages to blend his signature tropical house beats with catchy pop hooks, resulting in a sound that's as infectious as a summer cold. Standout track "Firestone" featuring Conrad Sewell is a dancefloor anthem that will have you twerking like it's 2014 all over again, while "Stay" featuring Maty Noyes is a chill-inducing ballad that showcases Kygo's versatility as a producer. However, some tracks like "Fragile" featuring Labrinth may leave you feeling as flat as a punctured beach ball, lacking the same energy and vibrancy as the rest of the album. Overall, "Cloud Nine" is a solid debut from Kygo, delivering enough sun-soaked vibes to make you forget about the dismal British weather for at least a few hours. Just don't expect it to revolutionise the music industry - after all, it's hard to be groundbreaking when you're busy sipping cocktails on a tropical island.