Unlike Pluto - Everything Black (feat. Mike Taylor) [monstercat Release] -
A unique fusion of R&B, jazz, and soul with electronic production. Critics from Billboard noted it avoids standard techno tropes, instead featuring marching drums, "hard horns," and "emotional strings".
by Unlike Pluto featuring Mike Taylor is a prominent electronic single released on Monstercat on March 10, 2017 . It is widely considered Unlike Pluto's most successful release, becoming the most-streamed Monstercat track of 2017 and reaching hundreds of millions of plays across platforms like Spotify . Background and Musical Style
Features the soulful, Philadelphia-based artist Mike Taylor , who provides a performance compared to a "Mick Jagger" persona in its delivery. A unique fusion of R&B, jazz, and soul
To match the theme, Monstercat used a custom solid black visualizer for the track on its YouTube channel, departing from its traditional white design. Key Features
Watch the official lyric video to experience the track's distinctive jazzy-electronic blend and dark visual theme: It is widely considered Unlike Pluto's most successful
The song originated from a writing session where both artists accidentally arrived wearing all-black clothing and driving black cars. This coincidence sparked a "completely effortless" collaboration inspired by everything from their shared aesthetic to Nina Simone interviews.
It is featured on several compilations, including Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 1 and the Rocket League x Monstercat 10 Year Anniversary soundtrack. Key Features Watch the official lyric video to
Reviewers from Uproxx described it as "jazzy and dark" with a "slinky, almost joyful groove".