One cant help but sense gratitude and wisdom as New Brunswick based rapper Connor Payton Lawrence, A.K.A. CONS, addresses 'Listen Closely' to his lover. With undeniable style and grace CONS flows effortlessly over a jazzy, upbeat instrumental, his every word affirmed by energetic backing vocals and ad libs. He is romantic yet grounded, speaking of hard times in the past and making it sound easy, 'pay attention to your people when they're feeling lonely, my soul was lost but I finally found my one and only'. 'Listen Closely' drops as the curtain falls on 2023, and serves as the perfect invitation for us to reflect on the distance we’ve come and the loved ones around us. -Adam Brown