When two producers recognized for making crowds concurrently weep and head-bang be 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 minimize by way of the combo like damaged glass, delivering strains about mirrors and self-reflection with the form of defiant fragility that implies she might both save your soul or key your automotive, 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-recognized trajectory of confrontation and breakdown, however Seven Lions’ melodic sensibilities—these trance-inspired arpeggios which have made him the emotional help animal of the digital music scene—forestall it from turning into pure sonic assault.
As an alternative, “Man Down” occupies that candy spot between lovely 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 fascinating collabing with new folks and bringing completely different sounds collectively. YDG and Bella Renee are such a rad workforce.”
“Man Down” is out now through Seven Lions’ Ophelia Information. You may 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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