Money makes people do some dangerous things, and “Guap” cultivates the feel of someone ready to take serious risks to get it. Full of cloudy-headed vocal samples referencing the root of survival, the track starts backed into a corner. But its explosion is forewarned by sirens, sustained warbled synths, and rumbling bass. An organic drum palette snaps, dashing with intricate fills, heavy syncopation, and multiple polyrhythms. New York’s Boody is better known for fun, ravey tunes dispersed through his blog and label empire Palms Out Sounds. But this track sketches a darker portrait, one that Palms provides an escape from. (Image by Vincent Vander Cruyssen.)
Boody – “Guap” [Exclusive!]
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