When two producers recognized for making crowds concurrently weep and head-bang be a part of forces, you get “Man Down,” the brand new single from Seven Lions and YDG.
That includes the stentorian vocal stylings of Bella Renee, the collaboration is as emotionally devastating as marketed. Her haunting vocals lower by way of the combination like damaged glass, delivering strains about mirrors and self-reflection with the form of defiant fragility that means she might both save your soul or key your automobile, relying on her temper.
There’s one thing distinctly post-2020 about this model of aggression, the way in which it channels collective exhaustion into dancefloor catharsis. The monitor’s narrative arc follows a well-known trajectory of confrontation and breakdown, however Seven Lions’ melodic sensibilities—these trance-inspired arpeggios which have made him the emotional assist animal of the digital music scene—forestall it from turning into pure sonic assault.
As a substitute, “Man Down” occupies that candy spot between stunning and brutal, delivering a festival-ready banger with out sacrificing its darker impulses. Whereas intentionally punishing at occasions, the monitor’s expansive drops strike an uplifting chord with layers of heady bass.
“Had a ton of enjoyable engaged on this music,” Seven Lions wrote on social media. “It is all the time attention-grabbing collabing with new individuals and bringing completely different sounds collectively. YDG and Bella Renee are such a rad staff.”
“Man Down” is out now by way of Seven Lions’ Ophelia Data. You’ll be able to hearken to the brand new collaboration under and discover it on streaming platforms here.
Observe Seven Lions:
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Observe YDG:
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Observe Bella Renee:
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