Parisalexa & Craig David ‘HONEYMOON (Remix)’

A plucky, slightly percussive guitar loop transports you back in time. It’s a similar opening to what we hear on Craig David’s ‘7 Days’. The kind of Spanish-inspired guitar riff that unexpectedly goes on to blend into an R&B song. The sound went on to become a signature element of R&B music in the 00s. Parisalexa draws inspiration from the era on her song ‘HONEYMOON’.

Parisalexa shows she is a top student of R&B music. Her detailed knowledge of the genre shines through in every decision made on ‘HONEYMOON’. The way the Seattle-based singer delivers the lyrics in the lower register of her voice is reminiscent of Toni Braxton.

There is no denying the song heavily leans into Craig David’s discography. On the remix, she receives the co-sign she could only dream about. Craig himself jumps on the song, laying his crystal-clear voice over a production that could have been his. The two coming together is the final ingredient in making this a certified reimagined 00s R&B classic. Both of their voices blend perfectly, while the layered harmonies give the song a richer feeling and ensure the carefully crafted songwriting comes through.

For a song about making a relationship work, it takes two to tell the story. It requires a lot of humility, self-sacrifice and patience to coexist in harmony with another person. The way the song is written makes this point bluntly clear. Craig David laying his verses on the song gives it a fresh perspective, turning what was previously Parisalexa's solo effort into something more conversational.