Miss Hits’ self-titled EP opens with a melodious cacophony. The peal of horns, drums, and keyboards harmonizes with velvety background vocals and the purr of synth to produce a sound that is complex yet effortless, eclectic yet smooth, clamorous yet sultry. It is this sonic intricacy that not only defines the opening track, but distinguishes the record.
The eight-piece ensemble effortlessly melds together jazz, neo-soul, and R&B. From Leela Paymai’s luscious basslines to Ora Folden’s rhythmic trombone, Miss Hits delicately glides between glimmering pulsation and a contemplative sensuality as supple as satin. With an eclectic flow and stirring lyricism reminiscent of San Francisco’s rich history of blues, gospel, jazz, and funk, the EP seems an ode to a bygone time, exploring contemporary sounds while accentuating timeless sentiments of desire and conflict.
