Defined by their proclivities for memorable hooks and earworm melodies, alt-rap artist bettyboid has emerged onto the scene this summer with a determination to spread their music throughout the world. While they might hide their face from the public eye, their work speaks for itself in every regard. As they step further into the limelight each and every day, the artist celebrates the release of their Sophomore single, Hydra. A smooth and hypnotizing track, it showcases the young lyricist’s abilities to cultivate a mood through their music.
The piece begins with a symphony of electronic accoutrements that blend with a sophisticated sense of cohesion that quickly defines the music as the world of the song builds around us. The artist, shortly after, begins the narrative of the story as they begin their vocals with the opening line, “I can’t be waiting here for too long, I know you got me so far.” Living somewhere between upbeat and rhythmically tranquilizing, the track blends the prevalent sensibilities of the genre at large with a unique perspective that helps listeners develop an investment in the artist’s direction.
Headlining the long list of notable decisions that characterize this track, their distinctive embellishments add a layer of depth to the listening experience. Utilizing tools like autotune as an instrument and not a crutch, we get a sense of the artist’s abilities to tell a story through their production values with every verse. Having accomplished so much with their debut collection, fans can only wait with anticipation to see what could possibly be coming next from this young producer’s studio.
Written by Nick Gumas
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