2020 is proving to be Alex Preston’s breakout year with Mark Knight labelling him as one of his favourite producers and one to watch out for in the coming months. Signing with Mark’s infamous Toolroom Records, Alex was handed the responsibility of mixing and curating the Toolroom Poolside Album 2020. The release features 4 new originals from Alex with vocals from Rion S and includes his collaboration with the legendary, Friend Within. It also includes 2 DJ mixes hand picked by Alex, not only showcasing Alex’s production talents but also his skills as a tastemaker DJ.
The run up to the end of 2019 saw Alex’s music hit a new gear as Traxsource named him their no.15 highest selling House artist for 2019; Alex sharing the top 20 with names such as David Penn, Low Steppa, Mousse T, Kevin McKay, Purple Disco Machine & Todd Terry.
This momentum flowed into January 2020 as Friend Within played Alex’s single “Your Ragga” off his Basement Sound label on BBC Radio 1 Future Anthems; along with the Aston Shuffle spinning his track “A Very Healthy Thing” off Low Steppa’s Simma Black imprint on Triple J; all in the same weekend.
The following week Mark Knight dropped “A Very Healthy Thing” on Toolroom Radio and hailed Alex as “a name to look out for in 2020”. Toolroom records singing Alex’s single “An Example of Disco” (featuring the vocals of Rion S) scheduling it for a worldwide release on 6 March 2020 adding it to their Miami 2020 Compilation.
Alex also signed with Kevin McKay’s hugely successful, Glasgow Underground. With Kevin himself editing one of Alex’s more blues-influenced tracks, “Get Myself Together” (also featuring the vocals of Rion S and released on 3 April 2020).
The rest of 2020 is looking solid for Alex with a collaboration with Siege due for release on Toolroom’s T2 Album in July, along with releases on the uber cool UK based Another Rhythm Records. Not to mention, there’s word of an album dropping on his own Basement Sound imprint in September!
Love You Better
Alex Preston Lyrics
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And when you smile for the camera
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The lyrics of Alex Preston's song Love You Better are straightforward, yet poignant. The repeating phrase "When you smile for the camera, I know I love you better" captures the essence of how many people can feel drawn to someone when they see them at their best, most polished and put-together self. The camera, in this sense, symbolizes how we can present ourselves to others, show off our best qualities, and make a lasting impression.
The singer is expressing how their love for someone else is amplified when they see them smiling for the camera. It's as if the polished exterior of their partner is a tangible reminder of what drew them to them in the first place. However, there is also a sense of longing and perhaps even doubt in this repetition. The singer seems to be questioning whether or not their love for their partner is genuine, or if it's just based on the superficial aspect of seeing them at their best.
Overall, the lyrics capture a complicated and often relatable feeling of being drawn to someone's outward appearance, but questioning the depth of the connection.
Line by Line Meaning
And when you smile for the camera
When you put on a facade for others
I know I love you better
I know I love the real version of you more
Writer(s): Donald Fagen, Walter Becker
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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