UK Drum & Bass Producer Feint Teams Up w/ Chinese Superstar R7CKY For New Single
- Hey Feint, thanks so much for taking the time to talk with us today. To start, congrats on the release of “Lost & Found”! Can you tell us a little bit about the track and how it came to be?
Hey, no worries! The track started off as a collection of ideas based around the idea of a slower feeling track building towards a final powerful and faster feeling crescendo. It was an interesting combination of concepts from myself and R7CKY who obviously has a very different approach to writing and producing electronic music.
- When you sat down to make this one, what was the production process like?
As usual from my end, it involved first thinking of a powerful and memorable main melody, which is introduced towards the second half of the track. I had already written a lot of ideas before receiving ideas from R7CKY to include in the first half. A lot of the production process was making sure that these separate ideas came together to feel cohesive and part of the overall story.
- How did you connect with R7CKY? What was it like working with him?
I was introduced to R7CKY via the Monstercat team - despite the language barrier (although he has some proficiency in English and I have limited proficiency in Mandarin) it was very easy to work together! He included a lot of great ideas and input which I incorporated in the final project.
- You’ve been producing music for over a decade, would you say that your style and sound have evolved over the years? If so, what influenced that change?
My sound has definitely evolved, although (like every musician) I am still honing in on the essence of my own style. Everything that moves me, visually or aurally, has somewhat of an effect on my style, and of course is a gradual shift from my starting point. My internal feelings stemming from my personality and viewpoint have also changed, which definitely also changes my own tastes in what I create - I think this is completely natural for any artist of any type!
- What artist would you like to collaborate with outside of the electronic music space?
There are far far too many to list! The answer to this question changes a lot; it really depends on my mood at the time, as to what I feel inspired to create. I think that between any artists there may be some surprising crossovers in mentality or approach - I think depending on who the collaborator would be, I would also think very carefully about how I would adapt my own style.
- What advice would you give to someone who is just starting their career as a producer?
My advice is definitely to just not obsess over current trends, but to just try and make music that you yourself would like to hear! Nowadays with the increase of accessibility and popularity of music production, the market is flooded with a lot of people who are just copying their favourite artist - focus on learning to be your own thing!
- As things start to return to normal, what are some of your goals for 2022? Any upcoming shows or collaborations that fans can look forward to?
2022 is looking up in terms of shows! I’m already getting mentally prepped to start playing more regularly again, I hadn’t realised how different it felt not having them. Other than that, I have some really really cool plans in terms of new music and I’m already knee-deep in projects that I’m incredibly excited about!
Many thanks for your time! - JDNB Team
eint and R7CKY Team Up For Collaborative New Single
“Lost & Found (feat. Skyelle)” on Monstercat
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UK drum and bass producer Feint today joined forces with Chinese artist R7CKY and singer-songwriter Skyelle for their new compelling single, “Lost & Found” on Monstercat. Bridging the cultural gap between the East and West, Feint’s joint effort with R7CKY is an amalgamation of each artist’s distinct styles. “Lost & Found” surrounds orchestral chords with liquified trills, all while Skyelle’s uplifting cadence carries the tune through billowing soundscapes. Utilizing soul-stirring build-ups and jubilant breakdowns, “Lost & Found” reminds listeners to find and nurture their best selves, no matter how lost they may feel.
Feint shares, “Part of the message behind “Lost & Found” is not being afraid to be the best version of yourself without caring what anyone else thinks - even if you have to lose parts of yourself to find that potential.”
Since beginning his career, UK-born producer Feint has stood out from his fellow peers with his undeniable production prowess. Mixing emotive elements of melodic bass with penetrating DnB, Feint has earned his followers by proving he is a force to be reckoned with in the dance space. A testament to his notoriety in the genre, “Lost & Found” will serve as this month’s title track in the award-winning video game, Rocket League.
After hearing Calvin Harris’s single “We Found Love,” R7CKY was instantly drawn to electronic music and began learning how to produce. Now, R7CKY is one of the most popular artists in China, boasting over 80k followers and 200 million plays on Netease alone. His astronomical rise has seen him perform at Bilibili World, Sound of Southwest, EMP Music Festival, and share the stage with industry greats such as Illenium, DJ Snake, and KSHMR. With his energetic style and emotional sound, the talented producer is at the forefront of the next generation of Chinese dance artists.
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Feint Bio
Establishing his own unique style of drum and bass music, UK-born producer Andrew Isaac Hu has long been making waves in the electronic realm. His debut release arrived in the early stages of Monstercat history and landed him a spot on the 001 – Launch Week album. Feint’s success snowballed with his continued releases with Monstercat, followed by his debut release with Liquicity Records, with whom he has since formed a close relationship. Feint continued his rise in the drum and bass scene with his heavy-hitting tracks “We Won’t Be Alone” and “Words” with singer and songwriter Laura Brehm, both of which peaked in the millions of plays on Spotify.
R7CKY Bio
R7CKY is a musician /DJ from Shanghai. From the early PROGRESSIVE HOUSE to FUTURE BASS to MIDTEMPO, he is always seeking breakthroughs in the music road, integrating different elements and creating his own music world. Now, he arranges, composes, writes lyrics, sings all by himself, and completes a series of work such as post-production, master-recording, and mixing all by himself, marching towards the direction of an all-around musician. Since its debut in 2016, R7CKY has participated in large-scale performances including Shenzhen Jungle Electronic Music Festival, EMP Electronic Music Festival, SANYA ISY Electronic Music Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, and so on. He has been invited as a guest speaker for ALAN WALKER, PORTER ROBINSON, ILLENIUM, and other internationally renowned producers. R7CKY’s music has been played more than 200 million times on Wangyi Cloud Music.
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