Equal parts breakup anthem and unrequited love song, Danny Shin’s “Baltimore” is a tour de force of melancholy. Named after one of my favorite places and my hometown, Shin’s alt-R&B song captures the mixed emotions of the city while also capturing the mixed emotions of a dissolved relationship. From acceptance to happiness to sadness, Shin sings about it all throughout this three-minute-long song. It’s a simple premise: boy meets girl, girl breaks up and moves on, guy finds out and laments about both of their miscues. However, the way it’s executed is amazing. Check out the track below and support dope music in all its forms.
