Arlo’s blend of soul with electronic pop has always had a unique take on groove, and his vocal delivery feels perfectly attuned to the beat. The harmony that accompanies him is typically sparse; the raw juxtaposition between lead vocal and rhythm yields rich rewards, and the production flourish that fills the rest of the space is laser-like in its austerity.
Changing is a powerful and percussive dance-track, with a short-form syncopation, and a rap-flow for the bridge from Chicago MC and poet Mick Jenkins. The arrangement points directly to the hook’s celebration of diversity, which also reminds us that in order to embrace change, we must join the dance.