There’s nothing like a little liquid courage.
Can we normalize down-to-earth R&B again? Cherry-Ilex provides the remedy with “5th of Liquor,” a late-night record built around honesty, alcohol, and feelings that become harder to hide after a few drinks.
The Long Beach artist sets the scene with warm keys, trap drums, and an unhurried 95 BPM groove. If you ask me, based on experience, the production feels like sitting alone with a glass while replaying every conversation you were too guarded to finish sober.
Lyrically, “5th of Liquor” keeps it 100 with someone special. The narrator admits how deeply he cherishes her, even though she has a man and things might not ultimately work out.
Derran Day handles the lead vocals, delivering every line with enough passion and urgency to make the confession feel intriguing. At the same time, I love how his voice penetrates the production without disturbing its laid-back atmosphere.
“5th of Liquor” is relatable, hypnotic, and completely unfiltered. It sounds like the conversation you probably should not have after several shots but will have anyway. Cheers to keeping it real.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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