14
Jul
2014
“ ‘Don’t Wanna Dance’ is an irresistible midtempo cut about being out at the club feeling wistful, wishing you were at home with the one you love.”
– Stereogum
“The soulful heater commences with the familiar opening refrain from Kanye’s ‘We Don’t Care’ and proceeds to morph into a righteous blend of classic r&b sensibilities and new-school bounce with The Trap Lord putting his own touches down midway through.”
“… Elle’s ‘Don’t Wanna Dance’ gives us a song that straddles the line between a feel good mid-tempo track and contemplative, relationship ballad worthy of Aubrey.”
– The Smoking Section
“Opening with a sample of Kanye West’s ‘We Don’t Care,’ it blossoms into a groovy number, layered with soulful vocals, before Fergenstein offers a not-so-typical male perspective. #Rare.”
– MissInfo
“Elle delivers a new anthem for all the homebodies! Over hip hop drums the single is an irresistible midtempo…”
– ThisIsRnB
“The sweetness in her voice hasn’t diminished at all…”
– XXL Magazine
“I defy you to listen to Elle Varner‘s lush new single without at least tapping a toe or nodding along.”
– DJBooth
“For fans of classic hip-hop you will catch a sample of Kanye West‘s ‘We Don’t Care,’ before Elle sings over a song that will actually make you want to dance.”
– Karen Civil