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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any fan of catchy, uncomplicated pop music should find something to enjoy in\u00a0\u201cWho You Should Know\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0Eli Purks<\/strong>. The track maintains a smooth, mid-tempo urban style vibe reminiscent of a lot of mid-90\u2019s pop music, sprinkled with other influences throughout. While straightforward enough to be commercially safe and not alienate or put off any segment of listeners, there is enough going on to keep it edgy, fresh and interesting in today\u2019s market.<\/p>\n

Eli\u2019s vocal performance is virtually flawless and absolutely ecstatic, while the music shows youthfulness and maturity simultaneously.\u00a0Purks<\/strong>\u00a0is a fine young talent and I\u2019m hoping that his future is long and prosperous. The guy has great potential and delivers some quality music. He did so with\u00a0\u201cGood As I\u2019ve Ever Been\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and now repeats himself with\u00a0\u201cWho You Should Know\u201d.<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7979″ full_width=”1″ opacity=”100″][vc_column_text]Eli Purks<\/strong>\u00a0is that rare eclectic artist that is able to fuse genres together seamlessly until it comes out as straight pop for undaunted ears. His voice is as unique as his sound.\u00a0Purk\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0lyrical abilities are nothing short of sharp. Clever, introspective and raw, he never holds back from what he wants to say.\u00a0It\u2019s easy to pick-up the catchy song and driving beat, and not grasp the smartness that\u2019s contained within the lyrics of the track \u2013 but do yourself a favor and listen.<\/p>\n

I think an asset to this track is the personal nature of it.\u00a0Purks<\/strong>\u00a0writes, and sings his heart, and the passion and reality of it comes through the music in a truly magnificent way.\u00a0Eli Purks<\/strong>\u00a0completely meets all of my expectations with this release. I\u2019ve listened to him in almost all of his previous stuff and this definitely does not fall short of those releases.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho You Should Know\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>brings a bit of knee slapping and foot stomping pop to the forefront along with a solid rhythm section and great harmonies in the chorus section. This will immediately shake you out of any sleepy haze and have you at full attention for the entire performance. To top it all,\u00a0Eli Purks<\/strong>\u00a0gives his all and has an engaging and refreshing presence.<\/p>\n

More About:<\/strong>\u00a0Residing in San Antonio,\u00a0Eli Purks<\/strong>\u00a0was raised under the influence of a supportive family who always encouraged his creative path to a career in music and performance. Music filled the\u00a0Purks\u2019\u00a0<\/strong>household on a daily basis, to the likes of Al Green, Parliament Funkadelic, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any fan of catchy, uncomplicated pop music should find something to enjoy in\u00a0\u201cWho You Should Know\u201d\u00a0by\u00a0Eli Purks. The track maintains a smooth, mid-tempo urban style vibe reminiscent of a lot of mid-90\u2019s pop music, sprinkled with other influences throughout. While straightforward enough to be commercially safe and not alienate or put off any segment of…<\/p>\n

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