Your EDM Premiere: DJ Rap Is a Human ‘Supernova,’ however We Already Knew That [Propa Talent]
For “Supernova,” the subsequent single within the collection DJ Rap has been releasing since August, followers will see her change gears with a tough flip in the direction of the melodic and steppy. That includes vocalist Deanna, “Supernova” is out in the present day on her Propa Expertise imprint and as soon as once more combines traditional Rap model with new and thrilling sounds.
With “Cobra” and “Darkish Locations” had Rap been lacing OG D&B parts like quick timing, amen-inspired snares and plenty of change-ups with heavy, darkish synths and even heavier, aggressive ambient sound design. “Supernova” takes a tough and pointed flip largely with the addition of vocals from singer Deanna, whose voice calls for a little bit of a softer contact on the upper registers of the monitor’s sound design.
That mentioned, the drum monitor remains to be heavy on the whip-fast snares which have turn out to be attribute of this collection of singles from Rap. She additionally makes use of some mega torked amen breaks for the phrase transitions. The synths are additionally melodic however achieved at a really low pitch, including a shocking contact to the monitor that enables it to be steppy and quick however not drown out the vocals. Usually one would assume that the high-pitched vox and such low-pitched synths would distinction and combat towards one another however as a substitute they carry one another alongside by means of the monitor to maintain issues transferring. To make these parts all work collectively it’s all concerning the mixdown and Rap as soon as once more reveals she’s greater than as much as the job with “Supernova.”
Whereas “Supernova” ends this collection of summer season singles with a “large bang,” followers shouldn’t anticipate an excessive amount of lag time from Propa Expertise. Be looking out her “Again to the Future” remix collection in November, amongst different issues from the label.
“Supernova” is out in the present day on Propa Expertise and might be streamed or bought right here.