Earlier this month, British-Surinamese-Dutch artist, Sky Feliz, blessed our ears with her latest single ‘The Middle’. This most recent track marks her third release and fits perfectly between tender, Summer Walker-esque track ‘123’, and Feliz’s first release; moody, sensual ‘Patience’.
As a multi-faceted artist with a background in music production, acting and dance, her releases showcase a clear mastery in illustrating the intricacies of love and lust. It’s clear Feliz’s experiences on stage and in dance studios have shaped her prowess in painting intimate, shared experiences in vivid light. Her latest track ‘The Middle’ is no exception.
Sky Feliz told Numéro about her sonic inspirations for the track, saying producers such as Flume and Arca’s experimental styles have influenced its electronic elements, while the ‘base of it all is soul and R&B’. She calls this fusion ‘sexy house’, matching the track with her sultry vocals and riffs throughout.
Feliz expressed that ‘The Middle’ began merely as a joke, where she “wanted to make a POV song of eating out without being disrespectful”. Feliz discusses the need for open dialogue around sex and consent, and the importance of women getting in the driver’s seat of their own pleasure. Feliz discusses the track’s particular relevance in the music scene, where “if a man can sing, rap about getting head” so should she. ‘The Middle’ finds the perfect balance between playfulness and sexuality. The result? A track that encapsulates the deliciousness of female pleasure in vibrant colour, and that will make listeners want to turn the lights down.
Sky Feliz hasn’t given too much away, but has told listeners to keep eyes and ears peeled as she is set to release a larger body of work this year.