Eddy Puyol fully hits his stride on “Run It Back,” a feel-good funk anthem coasting on swagger and charisma, with pure soul to spare. The track is positively dripping with warmth and swagger from the first seconds, building on a solid bedrock of classic funk and adding a more slick modern finish. It’s the kind of song that feels immediately familiar and yet somehow also completely his own: effortless, happy in its bones, and bound deeply to rhythm.
Channeling legends of funk while fitting easily alongside a group like Silk Sonic today, “Run It Back” serves as both nostalgia and forward motion at once. The production favors heavy deep basslines, smooth lead lines and crisp percussion that lend a swinging soundscape that invites movement rather than demands it, perfect for those bodies hesitant to expend energy so early in the day. Puyol’s flow skates over the beat with silkiness, toasting to success, self-confidence and staying true to one’s lane.
What really sets the single apart, however, is its message under the groove. “Run It Back” isn’t all flex or flaunt; it’s about gratitude in response to family and life at one's pace. There’s a reflective undercurrent that promotes slowing down, enjoying the journey and treasuring the people who really matter. It’s that balance of confidence and humility that lends the song an emotional weight and replay value.
The accompanying visual captures that vibe with eye-popping flair and an all for one sense of community. Shot amidst classic cars, bold fashion and friendly faces, it’s as if we’re watching a contemporary funk festival. Family and friends occupy the frame, amplifying the song’s themes of connection and optimism. With “Run It Back,” Eddy Puyol shows proof that funk is not just a sound; it’s an attitude, and he wears this sensibility with ease.