New Single Release: BODUR “DON’T BEAT THE SWEET OUT OF MY BOY (Florentino Remix)
New Single Release: BODUR “DON’T BEAT THE SWEET OUT OF MY BOY (Florentino Remix) All DJs should take note because this is the only song we need to be hearing in the club, and preferably on repeat. 06.02.24 Words by Layla Wheatley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFO4afzk2AA Don’t beat the sweet out of my boy’ brings the listener into a trancelike state with an effortlessly cool atmosphere to it. The pulsing electronic baseline with pleasingly frequent bass drops adds to this hypnotic and energising vibe. The song almost takes on a dark quality with Bodur’s expert manipulation of voice and tone, accompanied by her meaningful lyrics. This track is a cohesive collaboration with gothic rapper Denzel himself, but it has also been remixed by Florentino. Don’t beat the sweet out of my boy’ brings the listener into a trancelike state with an effortlessly cool atmosphere to it. The pulsing electronic baseline with pleasingly frequent bass drops adds to this hypnotic and energising vibe. The song almost takes on a dark quality with Bodur’s expert manipulation of voice and tone, accompanied by her meaningful lyrics. This track is a cohesive collaboration with gothic rapper Denzel himself, but it has also been remixed by Florentino. She originally turned to music and creative writing as an emotional outlet from internal struggles and to express her opinion of societal issues, which she has since continued to do, establishing an authentic image. This is epitomised in her album title, ‘oz’ meaning ‘self’ in Turkish, where this song features along with two others entitled ‘Gorgeous’ and ‘Mummy’ For example, ‘Don’t beat the sweet out of my boy’ is a comment on toxic masculinity and how, in the effort to pursue manhood, some men leave behind or restrict their softer qualities. Specifically, this song was first a poem penned by Bodur pleading that her younger brother would not lose his innocence and sweetness in his transition to manhood. If you love listening to this artist, make sure to see her play live at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton on May 16th, where she is part of a brilliant line-up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BODUR (@bodurbodurbodurbodur) You Might Also Like
NEW EP RELEASE – Elkka ‘DJ Friendly’
NEW EP RELEASE – Elkka ‘DJ Friendly’ 31.10.23 Words by Georgina Walker Whether you’re looking to invigorate your playlists or for a DJ to place in prime position on your must-see list, Elkka needs to be on your radar. Her latest EP ‘DJ Friendly’ is like bottling up a surprise night-out that turns into a saucy silly affair, but the quality of Elkka’s EP is serious. ‘DJ Friendly’ makes for a joyful listen whether dancing is on the agenda IRL or you want to tap your toes and nod your head from the comfort of your sofa – no judgments here. First track ‘Babe’ opens with floaty sounds, heading into a slow burning intro that erupts into a euphoric chorus featuring vocals from Elkka herself. Elkka’s journey began as a singer songwriter, now to producer, DJ and label boss since 2016. At the chorus we’re hearing serious banger balanced with playful lyrics, ‘I f*cking love you babe’ can be both a tender, sultry moment or a girls bathroom proclamation mid night-out, just met? No problem. I f*cking love you babe. A solid addition to any pre-night out playlist. Showing no sign of slowing down, the next track on the EP is ‘Thirsty’. This confident club track features some abstract electro that makes for enticing listening. As the ‘gimme, gimme, gimme’ vocal builds, so does the anticipation for the track’s crescendo, and it delivers. The chorus explodes into an addictive listen, with enticing subtle high-hats and an acid-tinged finale for good measure, keeping this song firmly in your memory and you firmly at the party. Finally, we have ‘DJ Friendly’ the EP’s namesake is a distinctive and infectious track with all the ingredients to captivate dancefloors. This vivacious and energetic finale has a strong bassline and enough transition between light and shade to keep listeners on their toes. If you’re deciding whether to stay in or go out, a listen to this would make the FOMO extremely real. In 3 tracks Elkka encapsulates the best of dancefloors, with tangible energy that will permeate playlists and parties alike DJ Friendly’ was released on 27th October 2023 via Ninja Tune. You Might Also Like Uncategorised