Onra
Fundamentals
(All City Dublin)

Born Arnaud Bernard and carrying influences from R&B, soul and the golden era of hip-hop, Onra’s productions are a cross pollination of downtempo and futuristic electronica. The Paris-based producer’s latest offering alludes to the basics of music, a time and space when songs were fun and genuine (and sexy without being offensive). With a heavy, late ’80s and early ’90s R&B and hip-hop power, Fundamentals is the perfect summertime drive soundtrack. Production-wise, each song meshes with the next creating a continuous flow of vibes. With features from singer Olivier DaySoul, Cool Kids rapper Chuck Inglish, Chicago rap trio Do or Die, Amsterdam rapper MC Melodee and rapper/producer Black Milk, much like 2012’s Deep In the Night EP, Fundamentals begs to be put on repeat. Favorite spins include “Over & Over,” “Every Second,” “Vibe With U,” “Love Tip,” and “Like You Miss Me.”