
“With immense joy, greater purpose, and sometimes doubt, I labored over these eleven songs, but the record truly came together when I immersed myself in everything making it my home, my escape, and the center of my creative world. “I created this world with and at Gold Diggers Studio in East Hollywood over the course of two very long years,” Bridges wrote in an Instagram post. Over the course of several scenes, Bridges moves in synchronized steps with friends (and occasionally solo), while other scenes are more overtly sedate, with the camera moving through clusters of trees in twilight.įollowing his last album, 2018’s Good Thing, Gold-Diggers Sound has a few singles already out, including “Sweeter,” “Motorbike,” and “Why Don’t You Touch Me.” Prior to sharing “Motorbike,” Leon gave some insight about Gold-Diggers Sound.

If you’re ready for some adventure, come take a ride with Bridges and listen to “Motorbike” Below.Leon Bridges‘ third album Gold-Diggers Sound is out today, and to celebrate, the Texas soul luminary is releasing a video for album single “Steam.” On top of being a silky-smooth song, “Steam” has Bridges in full-on groove mode. Write your name in the sky, ooh (ooh) Its whatever you like, we can ride, ride, ride. Switch lanes, 29, ooh (ooh) Its whatever you like, ooh. When it feels good you dont have to try to, to. When it feels good, you don't have to try to, to. Its whatever you like, we can ride, ride, ride. Literally the day after he returned, the singer was in a session with Ricky Reed (Halsey, Lizzo) and guitarist Nate Mercereau. The song's inspiration came from a trip to Puerto Rico where Bridges celebrated his 30th birthday with some of his best friends. Write your name in the sky, ooh (ooh) It's whatever you like, we can ride, ride, ride. Songfacts: 'Motorbike' is a tender, sensual ballad where Leon Bridges sings of living in the moment as he travels on a motorbike with his lover. It makes the viewer wonder, was it all worth it in the end when you’re left with your dead lover in your arms? Switch lanes, 29, ooh (ooh) It's whatever you like, ooh. Unfortunately, the beautiful melody turns tragic in this story when the female lead accidentally loses control and kills the love of her life. The crispness of his vocals and the many facets to the storyline evolve as they travel through beautiful scenery and winding roads, holding tight on the motorbike. In the video, Bridges and his lover are two souls deeply in-tuned and in love with each other, take us on a romantic journey of passion and exhilarating adventure. Gold-Diggers Sound, the title of Leon Bridges new album, is also a tribute to the place it was recorded, a newly swanky hotel/bar/studio in East Hollywood called Gold-Diggers. “Motorbike” music video is reminiscent of famed couple Bonnie and Clyde including the sweet sensual love the two share. It’s the personification of that unspoken chemistry you have with that person.” ‘Motorbike’ is about living in the moment and escaping with someone.

“Prior to the session, I was in Puerto Rico for my 30th with some of my best friends, and the energy of that trip totally inspired this song.

Riding high on the heels of his past two plaudit albums, Bridges shared in a press release”Motorbike” “The inception of the song started with this afrobeat-type instrumental that my homeboy Nate Mercerau made. Bridges also released the second track off the album titled “Motorbike” is accompanied by an intriguing adventurous music video directed by Anderson Pakk. R&B soul singer/songwriter and producer Leon Bridges announced his latest album “Gold-Diggers Sound” will be released in July via Columbia records that marks his third studio album.
