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Already viral, uncompromisingly compulsive
Already viral on Tiktok and destined to reach stratospheric heights, ‘Pound Town’ is the firstborn offspring of two uncompromising charismatic talents, as producers/selectors Skream & Partiboi69 let loose their single on [HARD Recs], out now.
With the two trailblazers becoming mates in 2020 – Skream went B2B with Partiboi on his infamous ‘Live From The Stingzone’ and hosted Partiboi on Skreamizm events – a collab was inevitable, recorded last summer in the Insomniac LA studios in the down time between Coachella.
‘Pound Town’: the typically risqué title and the result of two major talents combining the wealth of genres they’ve mastered and having a lot of fun doing it, results in a dangerously catchy collection of irresistible hooks, bouncy bass, synth melody with an 80s vibe, and robotic vocal which will be sung compulsively on mornings-after for some time to come.
Skream is a multi-skilled, multi-genred producer with deep roots in UK electronic music culture. Standout releases inc. his highly praised euphoric cross-genre LP ‘Skreamizm Vol 8’, his CircoLoco Records releases: The Attention Deficit Track & World Is Empty, standout collaborations with artists like Michael Bibi, Bklava and Kelis… His IFEEL imprint allows him free reign to release what he wants musically, and Of Unsound Mind platforms other exceptional artists he rates. His Skreamizm events see him host stages at big festivals to more intimate house/techno/everything goes nights for the discerning music lover, showcasing his aptitude for curating world class line ups, inc. Moodyman, Eliza Rose, Octave One, Kilimanjaro, Interplanetary Criminal, Tia Cousins… This is his second [HARD Recs] release, following October’s massive DSP-charting collab ‘FIYA SELECTA’ with Sam Binga & Bianca Oblivion ft. Toya Delazy, supported by BBC Radio 1 & 6 Music, SiriusXM amm. Currently on his Asia, Australia & New Zealand tour, he’ll also play Field Day, Love Saves The Day, Kappa Futurfest and Dour Festival this summer.
Melbourne’s notorious Partiboi69 delivers his serious composing and songwriting skills with high-energy, hedonistic, audaciously provocative global live shows (inc. Movement Detroit, DGTL, Paaspop) and riotous DJ sets, inc. touring with Kettama as KETBOI69 and going B2B with himself in London last year… His releases span breakbeat, acid house, ghetto-tech, electro on labels inc. Gerd Janson’s Running Back and his own Mutual Pleasure imprint, an outlet for his own releases and a wealth of emerging talent inc. Raredub, Bae Blade, MRC-T. ‘Pound Town’ follows his recent remix of Dom Dolla & Tove Lo ‘CAVE’ with X CLUB.. He’s deservingly attracted loyal devotees who can’t get enough of his full-on rave gems, and videos betraying real acting chops and comedic brilliance. He’s currently touring his ‘Area 69’ events across Europe and Australia, and is set to play Extrema Outdoor, Field Day and Parklife.
‘Pound Town’ is out now on [HARD Recs], get it here: http://hardrecs.co/PoundTown.
