Whether The Weeknd opened a door for certain tracks containing an effervescent vibe or not, it would be clear that Duke Dumont may have taken a note from The Weeknd. 'Ocean Drive' in all of it's clever good vibes glory. Traps a likable 1980's neon lifestyle, full of Hollywood, California drives by inducing summer as a yearly event. Which it is in the state of California. Duke Dumont capitalizes on a tunnel, echo voice layering effect. Casting a haze attributed to a fevered dream.
Between electronic, house, light hip-hop, deep house and etc. Pop may be Duke Dumont's best bet with 'Ocean Drive'. Easy lyrics, smooth vocal stylings and a beat that grows as the track continues towards the end. However, 'Ocean Drive' does not give of a comic attitude, instead a more laid back Sofia Coppola film may use 'Ocean Drive' as a background track to some club dance scene.
'Ocean Drive' cues in a concept all Duke Dumont's own however, Dumont also throws in classic loops used in 80's and early 90's songs. A perfect summer blend capable of standing the test of time.
