Detroit artist Apropos returns with “10th Floor,” a single that sharpens his identity at the intersection of classic soul and contemporary R&B.
Blending the warmth of classic Motown with the sleek textures of modern R&B, “10th Floor” has a patient and immersive quality. The track builds its impact through subtle grooves, rich analog inspired production and expressive vocals creating a sound that lingers and reveals new layers with each listen.
The song explores the quiet refuge found in shared moments, the comfort of stepping away from the outside world and into a space shaped by connection and memory. Apropos makes sure the production can breathe naturally, and gives each melodic phrase and lyrical idea space to resonate here.
Having steadily established himself through his debut album Verse(atility) as well as a growing reputation for thoughtful songwriting, Apropos continues to refine a sound that has both heritage and modernity. His work takes its inspiration from Detroit’s soul tradition while engaging with the polished, contemporary language of R&B today.
Apropos describes the concept behind the track in his own words:
“Specifics might fade, but that space forever evokes a kind of melancholic nostalgia – being in a certain place, at a certain time, with a certain person. Closing the door behind you feels like stepping out of the outside world and into an emotional sanctuary.
I wanted to capture that euphoric feeling of comfort and share it with the listener. “10th Floor” is a soundtrack for modern love, steeped in vintage soul.
It’s the song you put on for a nightcap after a Saturday date, or play while cooking breakfast on a Sunday morning. I’ve always seen myself as a bridge between generations in music. This is a song for people who say music doesn’t sound like it used to – because it does.”
One of the defining qualities of “10th Floor” is its sense of space. The song unfolds with confidence in its pacing, allowing mood, texture, and vocal nuance to shine. This is a track that stays with the listener through its atmosphere as much as its melody. With “10th Floor,” Apropos continues to develop a distinct voice within today’s independent R&B landscape, and offers a song that connects classic influences with a contemporary sensibility as well as a strong focus on storytelling.
About Apropos
Detroit born singer-songwriter Apropos is an alt soul artist whose music bridges the timeless spirit of classic soul with the textures of contemporary R&B. After gaining national attention on Season 19 of The Voice, he stepped away from the spotlight to recover from vocal polyps and refine his artistic vision.
Apropos has studied songwriting with Grammy-winning songwriter Allee Willis, earned praise from Elton John, collaborated with artists including Talib Kweli, Madlib, and D12, and shared the stage with funk pioneer George Clinton.
His latest single, “10th Floor,” produced by Jake Bass for Basement Sounds 2.0, is the beginning of a new chapter, bringing together Motown warmth, modern R&B and cinematic soul into a style that is unmistakably his own.
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