Tag: IT IS WHAT IT IS by Yksopretty

Shelita’s “Fade”: Strange Comfort in Suspension.

Listening to Shelita’s new single, “Fade,” is a strange and strangely comforting exercise in suspension. The track is built on a foundation you could almost set your watch to—a steady, pulsing beat that feels less like a drum machine and more like a medical monitor keeping track of something vital. Over this steady pulse, airy synths drift and gather like weather fronts, creating a...

Hughdem Presents A Tribute To DILLA With Brand New Song “My Star”

"My Star" is the name of Hughdem's new song, a tribute to Dilla, which he released from his home in Hampshire. This song is a contemporary reinterpretation of a Jaylib hit, reworking the original with new ideas and a different style. Dynamic and captivating, it combines soulful samples with powerful 808s and a danceable rhythm. The lyrics tell a heartfelt love narrative, evoking the thrill and...

High Life, Low Tides: Yksopretty’s “IT IS WHAT IT IS”

Okay, here we go. Buckle up, buttercups, because Yksopretty's "IT IS WHAT IT IS" just body-slammed my expectations. This Detroit native, apparently a herald...