Becky Krill´s “Smile” recalls the part of summer when plans can stay loose and the day seems to belong to whoever is living it. There is romance, but the song is not about it. The song keeps its attention on having a good time while the weather is warm and the possibilities feel close.
Homeboy Sandman brings his New York underground hip-hop background into that setting, adding a different musical identity to the collaboration. His connection to Aesop Rock gives the track a link to a very different corner of music, but “Smile” does not need to turn that connection into a statement. The three artists keep the focus on the pleasure of the moment, with romance treated as another part of a good summer rather than a reason to take things too seriously.
“Smile” stays with that sweet spot where the day feels open and the night still seems far away. Becky Krill, Bjorn Majestik and Homeboy Sandman leave the song there, somewhere between flirtation and freedom, with the road ahead and the windows open.
