Over a haunting, slow-rolling boulder of a bassline, Kelela floats like a storm cloud. Equal parts seductive and seduced, the proud member of our 15 Best Albums of 2013 List teases threads of human emotion from the dark pit of the instrumental provided by Gifted & Blessed. Put much more simply: this track is a standout. Enjoy “The High” below.
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