Within the first few seconds of listening to "Criminal" by Jake Cromwell, we're presented with dreamy guitars and an atmosphere that feels cozy and warm. Suddenly, his soulful vocals blend in with the guitars and create a universe I want to get lost in. Maybe it's the chilly weather and the autumn feelings but "Criminal" captures a beautiful moment in time.

Based in Philadelphia but originally from Ghana, Jake Cromwell creates a unique sound of his own that I wish I came across more often. It is quite apparent that he has an appreciation for soul, jazz and r&b but it goes beyond those genres - he manages to add a bit of ambience and pop to this gem of a track.

posted by Staff
September 2018