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Negative Shawdy – Heartbeat

One of our favourite newcomers this year is Negative Shawdy, and today’s release of ‘Heartbeat’ only further adds to our obsession with this rising starlet (who, by the way, happens to be none other than Janelle Monáe’s cousin).

Inspired by the age-old dilemma of unrequited love, this song fuses drum and bass with hyperpop and R&B to create a piece of music that is both emotive yet energising. It’s fresh and intriguing, while still managing to feel human and relatable.

The artist’s upcoming album, titled ‘Dancing with the Lights Out’ is due on the 18th of October. Keep this talent on your radars; we think she’s going to take 2025 by storm!

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New Music: Negative Shawdy

Hyperpop can be very hit-or-miss. Sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it’s awful, but we can safely confirm that US newcomer Negative Shawdy has been one of the best artists tackling the genre in some time.

‘Same Room’ flips a sample from the iconic ‘Tom’s Diner’ by Suzanne Vega, and delivers a refreshingly uplifting sound that is rapid and playful but also quite soulful.

The track serves as a taster for the artist’s upcoming debut album, which is out soon, and will feature more of Negative Shawdy’s intelligent style of music-making.

Interestingly enough, the original by Vega is said to be the ‘Mother of the MP3’, since it was used to test the music format during its inception.

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