Set to arrive in only a few short days on April 7 - Daniel Caesar's NEVER ENOUGH album has been long-awaited by fans. He has released three singles so far, all part of his third studio album.
"Do You Like Me?" was co-produced with Rachel Saadiq and released on January 28, 2023. It was met with buzz from his loyal fans. The song effectively mixes the uncertainty of romantic relationships with a relaxed and chill vibe. The FADER called it a "delicate, funky, and flirty return from Caesar." Caesar has said online that the song is about a "woman I respect deeply" and the "love triangle" that stemmed from his relationship with her.
"Let Me Go" is the second song of the album and the breakup track. Here Caesar is brutally honest as he takes the jump to let his girlfriend know he needs move on from their relationship. He is begging her to "Let Me Go" before things get too toxic for them both. "It's bout time that I, break away / before my time expires / Baby won't you let me go," he sings. The deep guitar notes pierce the background as Caesar's voice encapsulates his struggle in an almost hypnotic way.
Caesar had not released a project in over four years since CASE STUDY 01 except for "Please Do Not Lean" in April 2022. This was his first song under his new deal with Republic Records. Previously an independent artist, Caesar felt that he needed a record deal to really propel his music. The 2022 song cemented this change within his career, opening a new chapter for himself.
On December 26, 2022, Caesar restarted his Instagram and posted his first "Dear Daniel" entry. It announced his new beginning as he is creating an album that is "just a long way from before." He purposely constructs an intimate relationship with fans by saying, "we're so much closer than you think" and "I see most of me in almost every one of you." He posted these interactive questions on his site - danielcaesar.com - allowing fans to respond to "Dear Daniel" prompts.
His Instagram presence has been enthralling to many - with dark posts and videos alluding to what is to come. These posts included highlights for each single he has publicized, intricately detailed videos that fans dug through clip by clip, and hints to an upcoming tour. Caesar maintained the personal theme by promoting his "Almost Enough" Intimate Sessions tour that will occur before the real NEVER ENOUGH tour. It stars April 6 in Los Angeles, California and ends April 22 in Berlin, Germany.
To maintain the excitement for April 7, Caesar released VALENTINA on March 31, 2023, just three days ago. He partnered with his brother, Zachary Simmonds, to re-write the composition Simmonds showed Caesar. The percussion permeates the instrumentals as an emotional key change begins and Caesar sings, "Valentina, baby /... / I knew that I would find / a way to make you mine." In VALENTINA, Caesar showcases his feelings for a woman already in a relationship that he sadly cannot let go of.
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Sally Ozmore
April 3, 2023
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