[Sovarasma #29] Xoculd Yumngokzit #2 Gold final

[Sovarasma #29] Xoculd Yumngokzit #2 Gold final Jul 16, 2022 9:43:33 GMT 1 Wysteria, Kinoshita!, and 2 more like this

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Post by uhsting on Jul 16, 2022 9:43:33 GMT 1

16 July 2022

Xoculd Yumngokzit #2 Gold final

3 songs remain in the Gold Final round. Only 1 of them can represent Sovarasma. Vote for your favourite in the poll above!

About the songs

Leikeli47 "BITM"

Known for her face with a bandana or balaclava in performances, Leikeli's "BITM" is taken from her latest album 'Shape Up'. "BITM" stands for "Bitch, I'm the Man". The music video features scenes of Leikeli47 voguing at the OTA Ball and performing at a recent concert in Brooklyn.

"BITM" changes the direction of the pacing of the order of songs. This is another upbeat banger but with personality. The flow is smooth as Leikeli47 raps confidently. I love the production as well as it creates suspense nicely which keeps me anticipated. The chorus is powerful and the relative lack of after-production works well.

Jockstrap "Concrete Over Water"

Jockstrap consists of Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye. Speaking of "Concrete Over Water", Ellery said, "“Concrete Over Water” was written on a Summer’s night in 2019 in a flat in Farringdon which was above a pub, and above a train line. The place hummed when the trains went under. The video was born out of the celestial themes in the song. Eddie and I created the characters (Moongirl, Voyager, Magma Boy, etc.) to explore the feelings of wonder, inspiration and the search for answers, to reflect what the song represents to me." The music video is directed by the duo featuring acrobatics.

"Concrete Over Water" for me is like a sequel of "The City". It features more of the beautiful part of "The City" and mixes in the jarring part of the same song. The result is an epic that takes you on a wild ride. This is the forte of Jockstrap. They are able to make something really beautiful but they are not afraid of experimenting with sounds, and I think this song fully describes them.

TT The Artist, Rony Rex, Psylla "Heat"

TT The Artist is known for her vibrant production and fiery rapping in the Baltimore scene. "Heat" is no exception. It is a song included in the upcoming Club Queen Vol III compilation. The lyrics video features animation by Liniya.

"Heat" is banger. There is a lot of effort put into both the vocal delivery and the instrumentation. The verses focus on TT The Artist's confidently rapping and slaying, and then comes the instrumental drop which is loaded with catchy synths and drums, finally bringing everything together, just like how it is in the recap.