Infinite Sounds UK: Single Review: Don't Stop by LAYMAN and Abstract Soundz

Don’t Stop

Layman & Abstract Soundz

Don’t Stop is the latest release from Layman (Stroud, Gloucestershire) and Abstract Soundz (Banbury, Oxfordshire). It is also the final and lead single to be released from their upcoming Don’t Stop EP, which will be dropping soon.

I know that producer Abstract Soundz has featured on the blog before and I was sure that I had featured Layman before but, it appears not and so I have not sorted any sort of Bio for the man to give him a bit more of an intro, I’ll have to rectify that soon…

With the prospect of their forthcoming EP, lets let the music speak for itself and straight into Don’t Stop…

The organ notes that lead us into the track give you an instant impression of a reflective vibe, which is only reinforced as Abstract Soundz brings in a solid boom bap beat with horns and more keys, giving you the energy to nod ya head. You realise that the reflective vibe is a perfect backdrop for Layman to drop a deeply personal track that details the struggles of addiction and coming out the other side to make it past those dark days. This is emotive and deeply touching for anyone who has struggled with an addiction of any kind, which is why this one is so relatable.

The thing is here that regardless of whether it is drugs, alcohol or even an addictive behaviour, many of us are touched with this realisation and we don’t always understand that what we are doing is an addictive behaviour. It is only when we finally understand and accept it for what it is can we look to find the reasons and the help that will bring us back from the addiction and help keep us in a better place with the ones we love.

You really get this sense that what Layman is saying here is don’t stop doing what you are doing in finding a way back to being your true self. By being truly open and bearing his soul on this track, it such an inspiration to others out there to do the same. So, don’t stop and don’t give up, you can do it.

Great track that I found instantly relatable, I had an addictive behaviour that I did not understand could cause so, much pain, and so accepting that and changing the way I was, as a hard thing but, the benefits were so great. The production from Abstract Sounds is boom bap infused but, has a deep vibe about it that makes it work so well with message within. Layman paints a harsh but necessary picture of the struggles behind addiction and coming at the other side. His vocals flow in a way that allow the impact of each line to sink deep into your awareness but, at the same time, there is that energy that uplifts too.

This is a cracking track that will live with you long after the speakers have fallen silent…

Don’t Stop is out now on Definition Records for Download or streaming.

I’m out,

See ya.

Steve

LINKS

Grab Don't Stop from Bandcamp:

https://abstractsoundz.bandcamp.com/track/dont-stop

LAYMAN Socials and Streaming links:

https://linktr.ee/laymanmusic

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wsP8HVvR3rQGOZp6ICrWp

https://www.instagram.com/lay_man_music/