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ALUNA & TSHA – ‘KILLING ME’ Aluna returns today, teaming up with emerging producer TSHA for new single ‘Killing Me’, out now on Mad Decent.
‘Killing Me’ sees Aluna laying an infectious vocal over a four-to-the-floor groove that never lets up. TSHAlends her ingenious production skills for the track, serving a dose of early ‘00s nostalgia with a disco-infused house beat and chopped up vocal samples. An instant hit, the track has already been selected as Hottest Record of the Week by BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard.
Listen to ‘Killing Me’ from Aluna & TSHA HERE.
Commenting on the collaboration, Aluna reveals: “Having been a huge admirer of TSHA’s production I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to work together, but what came out surprised us both -- it’s a catchy bop, but it’s still wonky and fresh with that distinctive originality that TSHA has us all in a choke hold. It took a while with us throwing the song back-and-forth and even in the trash at one point, but our joint obsession pulled us through and finally it’s ready to join the world!”
Speaking about the track, TSHA adds, “I’ve always been a big fan of Aluna! She is an incredible writer and has the most unique voice that’s instantly recognisable. She was at the top of my list of artists I wanted to work with so when the opportunity to write together came along I was really excited. It was fun to work with someone so pro at what they do. I also got to step out of my current sound which I love doing and make something a lot more housey!”
‘Killing Me’ follows the release of several standalone singles in 2021 and 2022, including ‘Mine ‘O Mine’featuring Jayda G (LISTEN), which NYLON called “magic”, ‘Forget About Me’, which paired Diplo and Italian producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Durante (LISTEN) in a track hailed by Billboard as “a thumping and frenzied how-to guide on moving on,” and praised by UPROXX for its “irresistibly smooth beat,” and ‘Kiss It Better’, which she co-produced with American DJ & producer MK (LISTEN). Most recently, Aluna can be heard on Skrillex’s acclaimed double album, Quest For Fire / Don’t Get Too Close on the track ‘Inhale Exhale’ along with Australian producer and songwriter Kito (LISTEN), which Vulture proclaimed as “particularly impressive.”
In other news, Aluna will be keeping fans fed with a steady stream of new music, confirming that a brand-new album is due out later this year.
Originally getting her start as one half of the beloved duo AlunaGeorge, Aluna Francis has now gained attention as a solo artist while releasing her debut album Renaissance in 2020 (LISTEN) via Mad Decent, which Aluna co-produced alongside executive producer Lido, featuring contributions from Princess Nokia, Jada Kingdom, SG Lewis, KAYTRANADA, Scott Storch, GRADES, Mr. Carmack and Rema. Renaissancerepresents the culmination of her journey of “a black girl in an all-white British suburb back in the day” to launching a rule-breaking revolution where rigid boundaries dissolve between culture, race, gender, and genre.
Fresh and original but with a healthy dose of disco nostalgia, ‘Killing Me’ is a match made in heaven between two singular talents in Aluna and TSHA.
Stay tuned for new music and news from Aluna, coming soon.
‘Killing Me’ is out everywhere now. |
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