So the name may sound familiar to some of you with the release of Rihanna's latest love-stricken ballad "Stay". Even though I've never been a Rihanna enthusiast this track is truly lovely. I first heard it as a cover from Allie McDonald (mentioned in post below) which led me to the actual song.
Tonight is one of those perusing YouTube kind of nights and boy am I ever glad I did because I decided to look into this Mikky Ekko character and I am just about speechless. Part of me wants to shout it to the world, CHECK THIS GUY OUT (which I guess is what I'm doing) and another part of me really wants to keep him for myself.
From the minimal information I've gathered about Mikky Ekko in the last 10 minutes it seems he appeared on the music scene around 2008 and his collaboration with Rihanna has led to his first "big hit."
Ekko tears at the heart strings. His voice is phenomenal, drawing similarities to music mastermind Ryan Tedder. But his music is unique and surprising in and of itself incorporating an r&b sound, strong, emotional vocals and an interesting arrangement of sound.
I'm on track four as we speak and have yet to be disappointed. While "Stay" is good for a first listen, I was definitely hooked after listening to Ekko's solo track, "Pull Me Down." Basically, listen now.
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