When two producers identified 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 minimize by means of the combo like damaged glass, delivering traces about mirrors and self-reflection with the type of defiant fragility that implies 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 observe’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 stunning and brutal, delivering a festival-ready banger with out sacrificing its darker impulses. Whereas intentionally punishing at instances, the observe’s expansive drops strike an uplifting chord with layers of heady bass.
“Had a ton of fun working on this song,” Seven Lions wrote on social media. “It’s always interesting collabing with new people and bringing different sounds together. YDG and Bella Renee are such a rad team.”
“Man Down” is out now through Seven Lions’ Ophelia Data. You possibly can take heed to the brand new collaboration under and discover it on streaming platforms right here.
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