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Frontwoman Janet Planet’s speak-singing wryly counters infectious synth lines and rumbling bass grooves that bring to mind the best of Basement Jaxx and Hot Chip; or Arthur Russell reimagined for a Snapchatter’s attention span.

From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2018

With his combative speak-singing style, he made an art form out of something artless.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2018

And so here, on “Uno Más,” the opposite is true: Mr. Williams is doing his now-routine casual speak-singing about personal growth, and N.O.R.E. raps at his most flirty, bouncing instead of barking.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2017

The song is shot like a German Expressionist nightmare, as Scar prances about his cave, speak-singing about his wickedness with all the joy of a child eating his first banana split.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2014

Over the years, his speak-singing has become more melodic.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2011