Back in 2011 Azealia Banks announced her arrival into the musical world with the song 212, one of the songs that defined the 2010s. Since then she's become as well known for her political views, mental health issues and feuds with others, and there's no doubt some of her views are pretty extreme and (depending on your own political views) indefensible. But there's no denying the power of 212, the sheer energy in the track and the flow of Banks' delivery, a blur of lines that describe her youth in Harlem, her sexuality, race and power.
Last week Leo Zero put out an edit of 212, Azealia's voice chopped up and re- arranged over the very recognisable bass and synths of Once In A Lifetime. It's massive, exhilarating and sure to rock a party. Get it here.
212 happens to be one of the greatest song happenings of this century. Once heard, never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteRemix duly purchased, unheard, on your recommendation.....your taste tends to be impeccable.
As JC said a remarkable song of this century. Got it as well and what a great idea to combine TH and Azealia
ReplyDeleteAs a fan of both artists, I hope nobody brings Mr. Zero to Ms. Banks' attention. And just imagine her opinion of the Talking Heads?
ReplyDeleteI know Jonder- I was a bit concerned when I saw Leo had tackled 212 that she might find out and go ballistic
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