Recall

Recall

A reminder.

The guitar riff from the Isley Brothers’ “That Lady” is decidedly iconic—for two different tunes. As sacrilegious as it may be, I hear Kendrick’s voice first, a testament to the assuming power of samples. In fact, at the time of K.Dot’s single release, my mind didn’t make the connection between “i” and its melodic foundation. Although there is danger wrapped up in the attribution of creativity to a non-native source, new music can use its reliance on historic songwriting for good, driving ears back to the source and reminding you of an oft-forgotten truth—genres are castles constructed on the cornerstones of the past.

Recall

To bring home.

Britain’s #1 export in 2018 was young footballers from South West London. Last year, Chelsea saw off a loanee for every game disputed in the top flight, a healthy 38 in total, and only Reuben Loftus-Cheek has avoided a further spell away from Stamford Bridge. For a squad that hasn’t had the opportunity (or patience) to keep a manager long-term, this unusual shotgun approach is a suitable one. With a lack of year-to-year tactical continuity (akin to what Pochettino has brought to Spurs), game experience and adaptability become  paramount for their up-and-coming talent. The kicker—the Blues can use their network to reload in January, giving every loan player the motivating prospect of a first team spot, earned remotely.