Just when you thought summer had already peaked, it gets better. While the ‘song of the summer’ label is a constant game of musical chairs, always up for debate, there has been a steady inflow of music and this week it may have overflowed (in the best way). Iconic UK production duo Snakehips and trailblazing Atlanta-born hip-hop artists EARTHGANG have joined forces for their SNAKEGANG Vol. 1 EP and it is everything you wanted in another summertime release.
Seeing Snakehips and EARTHGANG on a track together just makes sense. Both of their creativity, flow, energy, and overall identities mesh seamlessly and that is most definitely the case here with this EP. “GLIMMER” fuses future-classic piano house with enchanting bars that make the track irresistible and the perfect summer vibe. “Remedy” with Rush Davis is a bit of a more moody and seductive tune with piano while “Been A Minute…” with Sinéad Harnett sees Snakehips create a lush soundscape for EARTHGANG to glide over and Sinéad Harnett to gracefully sing over.
On the EP, the SNAKEGANG had this to say:
Snakehips: “While we’ve collaborated with EARTHGANG previously, this was the first time we truly vibed in the studio, generating a slew of new ideas. Like our past collaborations, we aimed to blend EarthGang’s flow with dance-oriented beats, creating a vibrant party atmosphere. ‘GLIMMER’ came together last; by then, we were completely immersed in the vibe, and the energy on that track felt electrifying.”
EarthGang: “This is some of the most fun music we’ve ever created, just in time for an amazing summer. We’ve been working on this since last October. We love working with the guys, the energy flows so easily. Lots of these records were cooked up in Atlanta and LA, and the crowd in NY loved the preview at the Snakehips concert in NYC.”
Stream SNAKEGANG Vol. 1 EP below and enjoy!
Snakehips & EARTHGANG – SNAKEGANG Vol. 1
-Written By: JD Scribner