The result is both nostalgic and fiercely contemporary, with sparkling Rhodes, vintage drum lines, and buttery vocals. Slowe’s DIY approach is reminiscent of lo-fi beat-making delicately layering together session recordings, and repurposing techniques akin to those of J Dilla and Madlib. Slowe’s eclectic reference points allow her to delve into different sonic landscapes, with “modern neo-soul songs, psychedelic moments and more traditional jazz, soul and hip hop sounds”. Glimmers of “love, anguish, self-doubt, joy and everything in between” are brought to light and reflected in her resourceful cross-genre stamp. “A big theme throughout my music is exploring the feeling of being twenty-something and not knowing where things are headed for you, and if you’re on the right path”, Slowe explains. The hook, starting “Fix me into colour”, tells a story with sweet sentiments about a blossoming romance, “as though the world has become a little more colourful, a little more magical” after meeting. The melodious conversation evokes a hazy reverie as Rachai croons, “lazing around until the sun’s replaced by you”. Rachai’s charming lyrics describe the giddy ecstasy of thinking about someone you like and playing shared moments over in your head. Drawing on her love of Kali Uchis and Gorillaz, the dreamy soul keys melt into the skipping reggae-inspired drum loop to create an effortless beat. Slowe’s production is studded with nods to her eclectic taste, blending psychedelic riffs, nostalgic keys and a dub-infused bassline. On “Fix Me Up” Slowe and old friend Rachai, capture the electricity you feel “when you meet someone you really vibe with”. The single follows “WYLTK” and “Superego”, which garnered support from Robert Elms (BBC Radio London), James Threlfall (BBC Introducing), Don Letts (BBC Radio 6 Music), Laurent Garnier and Bill Brewster. “Cool late night groove” – Don Letts (BBC 6 Music) “So hyped for the return of Sophie” – James Threlfall (BBC Music Introducing) “Absolutely fantastic” – Robert Elms (BBC Radio London)
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