The third single from his debut album Montevallo showcases why Sam Hunt is such a popular artist. His sound may stretch what we know country music as but the sound and the swagger of "House Party" makes it apparent that he is indeed a country music artist. He's just redefining what country music is in the modern, 21st century. He's the next evolution of the sound of country music. He may not have steel guitars and fiddles in every song but he's 100% himself and the music speaks to that. The lyrics and vocal intonations are undeniably country and the song is an ear worm of a track that has a strong possibility of being THE song of the summer for 2015 (or one of the main contenders).
Like it or not, Sam Hunt is a star and country music (as a popular music art form) should be glad to have him and his evolutionary take on the genre within it.
Jacob Sudduth
This is the biggest load of garbage ever. If this is the summer song of 2015 I guess I ain't gonna be using my radio for a while.
madwolfe
"...including âSangriaâ from Blake Shelton." It's only April and I'm already looking forward to Fall.
Matt Bjorke
Well, there are also about 6 other songs of similar sonics that could be the song of the summer, including "Sangria" from Blake Shelton.
madwolfe
That you consider this song "undenabily country" is an indication that the genre is in the midst of a death spiral.
jody
If you think this semi-rap song is country, keep sipping your whiskey!
Matt Bjorke
It's not anywhere close to rap music except maybe in the faux vinyl scratch sounds used in the production.
gloria
Whole lot of screaming going on in this song! Don't see or hear his greatness, but I'm just one person.
John
Except this isn't country Good song Not country At least Taylor swift can call a spade a spade
Matt Bjorke
It's marketed as country. If you listen to what's on pop radio, he's close to that but not exactly pop either.