Snakehips :Release Video For Forever Part ll

March 20, 2015 @ 10:54am by Andrew

2014 saw production duo Snakehips release their latest single ‘Days With You’ feat Sinead Harnett alongside them regularly hitting the top spot on the hype-machine with their faultless remixes (Banks, Raury, The Weeknd, Wild Belle, Bondax). All of which aided the impressive growth of the London based act and resulted in them being one of the most in demand teams to seek out for remixes and DJ shows – here and in the US.

2015 however is focused on their own productions – kicking off with the brilliant ‘Forever (Part II)’ EP coming this spring on Hoffman West. A run of UK & EU dates have also been announced.
The duo have just released the video for the EP’s leading track ‘Forever (Part II)’ staring Japanese choreographers, models and dancers AyaBambi. Capturing a London meets Tokyo vibe, the short films futuristic styling and seamless dance performance results in an unexpected yet perfectly in tune setting for the track.

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Recorded both here and in the US, the 4 track EP is inspired by golden-era hip-hop and R&B and demonstrates Oliver Lee & James Carter’s uplifting production and killer songwriting skills once again. True to form, the EP also showcases a stand-out roster of featured vocalists. London born R&B singer Kaleem Taylor who recently featured on Tchami’s chart topping single ‘Promesses’, now lends his silky, soulful sound to the first single ‘Forever (Pt. II)’. Snakehips mix up the original with the welcome addition of Kaleem’s tenacious lyrics combined with upbeat and playful percussion.

Next on the EP is the sensual ‘Gone’, which features Odd Future vocalist and The Internet member Syd on vocals. The singer’s sultry vocals are drenched with soul and are matched with warped, layered beats. ‘Overtime’ channels classic 90’s R&B with loose-limbed, freeing vocals from UK singer-songwriter Sasha Keable. The final offering on the EP ‘Poison’ is a sexy, melodic finale featuring a smooth and charming vocal performance from Daniella T.A.O.L which crescendos with arpeggiated, seducing synths.

With championing radio support to date from key players Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, Nick Grimshaw and Mistajam, the release of this new EP in advance of a debut album later in the year, 2015 already looks set to be all about the very talented Snakehips.

[youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWb8oUwubWg” width=”640″ height=”200″]http://youtu.be/uxtc8JawP2g[/youtube]

 

‘Forever (Part II)’ Tracklist:

1 Forever (Pt.II) ft Kaleem Taylor

2 Gone ft Odd Future

3 Overtime ft Sasha Keable

4 Poison ft Daniella T.A.O.L

Snakehips are hitting the road in March with a series of DJ shows in London, Bristol, Brighton, Manchester and Dublin.

Remaining Tour Dates:

20/3 – Marble Factory, Bristol

21/3 – Gorilla, Manchester

27/3 – Komedia, Brighton

28/3 – Opium Rooms, Dublin

 

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