Keith’s DJ pick this week is Devon Gilfillian’s “All I Really Wanna Do”. This track emerged earlier this month as a single off Gilfillian’s upcoming album, Love You Anyway, out April 7th.
Nashville-based artist Devon Gilfillian originally grew up in Philadelphia finding inspiration in vintage Motown, hip-hop, and soul music. Artists like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z shaped his music style and influence as a young singer-songwriter. After learning to play guitar and writing his own music at fourteen, Gilfillian eventually moved to Nashville after graduating college. The singer quickly earned a reputation around Music City for his exceptional stage presence and brilliant songwriting. His self-titled EP released in 2016 earned him a deal with Capitol Records along with tour opportunities for Keith Urban, The Fray, and Mavis Staples. By 2019, he was a headlining a tour in Scandanavia, opening for Brothers Osborne. Since then, his debut album was nominated for a Grammy and performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
“All I Really Wanna Do” is a groovy fusion of R&B and soul with the super catchy hook, “All I really wanna do, is take a little trip with you”. Gilfillian discusses the message of the song, saying “It’s about taking a chance on love, on life, and exploring yourself… I want the audience to be reminded of the beauty and joy we have around us, as long as we’re looking and open to receive.” The singer-songwriter’s smooth vocals, astral synths and sonically kaleidoscopic production transforms this track into a dreamlike experience.
Keep up with Devon Gilfillian’s latest releases via his website here. Stay tuned for the rest of the album, Love You Anyway, releasing April 7th! You’ll be able to catch Devon Gilfillian live this summer at Bonnaroo music festival. Check out “All I Really Wanna Do” on YouTube below:
