With summer quickly approaching, we’re in search of some new rhythmic jams that can serve as our summer 2022 anthem. The perfect song would encompass incomparable vibes, an upbeat tempo and beautiful melodies paired with a soulful vocal. This description fits perfectly for the single ‘Hula Hoop Girl’ by Boyd Kelly and Just Shy.
The track ‘Hula Hoop Girl’ sees the collaboration of Melbourne artists Boyd Kelly and Just Shy. As their second time working on a piece of music together, the duo works impeccably to paint a beautiful picture with their new track. The inspiration for the piece came from Just Shy’s experience at a music festival.
Just Shy states, “I found myself getting distracted from the festivities by my own thoughts, until I noticed a handful of people hula hooping in the crowd. They seemed so locked into the moment – so present, and so content – and that really helped me pull myself out of my thoughts and into enjoying myself.”
The main reference for the song actually comes from a group of hula hoopers, giving the perfect name for this fun-spirited song. The track consists of a perfect mix of funky 70s vibes still consisting of a modern 2022 touch. A soulful feeling is produced throughout the course of ‘Hula Hoop Girl’ through the tracks natural vocal and tempo. A very subtle hint of rock-n-roll is present, creating a perfect ambience that reminisces that of a track we’d play on the way to the beach or music festival.
The true message of the song speaks to us and everyone that may connect with not living in the moment at times. While speaking to spotting a random ‘Hula Hoop Girl’ hula hooping amongst a crowd, this pulls both Boyd Kelly and Just Shy back into the moment. We can get caught up in our thoughts as humans, and we must learn to let go and feel free at times to diminish some of these anxieties.
This track will instantly transport you to sweet summertime with your dearest friends. A song all about celebrating the moment at hand and living in the moment, ‘Hula Hoop Girl’ will remind you to not take life so seriously all the time.
Written by McKinley Franklin
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