Rasharn Powell Unveils Ambient Coming Of Age Track Titled “Smithereens”

Rehana Harmony
May 22, 2020
1 min read

Although “Smithereens” pays homage to a difficult chapter in his life and allows him to offload the trials and tribulations encountered during his journey. This record still exudes an atmospheric, up-tempo, feel-good element that makes you want leave it playing on repeat. This could be due to his slightly retro, distorted R&B tone or the song's captivating percussion-led backdrop, brimming with smoky guitar riffs and twinkly piano strokes. Nevertheless, this song serves some serious vibes and is definitely one to add to your chill playlist.

Listen to Smithereens below!

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