Matt Abbott - I Love This City Single Review

Formerly known under the alias of Skint And Demoralised, 21 year old Matt Abbott is a Wakefield native who began performing at the age of 17 with appearances at open mic poetry recitals. Signed to the Mercury Records label, this is the debut release under his own name.

With a strong Yorkshire brogue cutting through his delivery, Abbott delivers a 'home sweet home' message on top of throbbing club beats and synths. It is a celebratory tune guaranteed to fill dance floors of clubs across the country at weekends, with a euphoric feeling emanating throughout a chorus that needs to encouragement to get listeners jumping. Fun and easy to grasp, it has the potential to be a huge summer hit.

Alex Lai