Artist Maceo Gives Us Something to Feel
“These songs are my church, my journal, my solace, and escape.”
That of a Moth is a beautiful album debut by artist Maceo. The artist gave us a piece of work that takes you through emotions of insecurities, love, coming of age, platonic friendships, and romantic relationships. Although the album's name can be a bit of a tongue twister, the track-list is curated to make you feel something. The artists states that he came up with title by finding inspiration from a Donald Glover video; “To make it simple, moths don’t know any better when flying around sources of light. and thats me, thats us. We just don’t know any better.” Maceo is one of Fusion's favorites as he was the winner of the artist competition back in December of 2020. Since his triumph, Maceo blessed the scene with his debut project 'That of a Moth' on December 18, 2020, graced the stage with a few performances, and released an announcement for his clothing brand! We love a busy man.
Maceo has a very eclectic flow as his sound gives me a feel of pop, alternative R&B, with a splash of hip-hop. Very well rounded artist with the likes of some of my favorites; Frank Ocean and Childish Gambino. That of a moth is an easy listen composed of twelve tracks lasting no more than 34 minutes. The artist starts off the project with the melodic 'HER INTRO,' he speaks on wanting intimacy from someone else because he can't have the girl he truly wants. Moving forward to one of my favorites off the album, track #5 'STILO’S INNERLUUDE.' Maceo gives a poetic flow on loving someone we know we shouldn't! "Don't love you anymore, Don't love you anymore, these lies I tell myself." Another star track would be #7 ‘SPOTLESS’, featuring artist Blue November, both spilling their feelings on a lover who can't stay off their mind. Track #8, 'Passport' follows 'Spotless,' giving a freestyle flow and different sound from the artist.
This project is pleasing to the ears and is perfect for a car ride or to catch a vibe. Maceo includes other up and coming artists; Indi the Alien, NDO, Romderful, and Jaii.Reynolds, be sure to check out their work as well. That of a Moth is out on ALL platforms so please go show love. To keep up with Maceo and his artistry follow on Instagram @official.maceo
-Jasmine Pollard