Macklemore

Introduction The air crackles with anticipation. A single snare drum snaps, then a cool bassline struts in, adopted by a cascade of horns that will make James Brown proud. Immediately, a wave of recognition washes over the group. It is “Downtown,” the infectiously catchy anthem by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, a track that transcended the … Read more

Introduction The image is instantly recognizable: Macklemore, clad in a retro ensemble, astride a moped, leading a procession of similarly stylish individuals through the heart of a bustling city. This is the visual signature of “Downtown,” the undeniably catchy, genre-bending anthem by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis that took the world by storm. Before “Downtown,” Macklemore … Read more