Mikky Ekko – Kids

Mikky Ekko has released his second single and it is a beauty!

Soulful pop meets indie rock in this anthemic record that combines throbbing organ synths with chugging guitars. The song opens with beautiful catchy melodies sung by Ekko’s distinctive emotive vocal, which rises into falsetto over playful handclaps in the bridge. Later on, a shift to the minor makes way for a darker, brooding middle 8, which then builds towards a final pull-out-all-the-stops chorus. The song was cowritten by Ekko, with Jason Perry and Dimitri Tikovoi (Charli XCX, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Nichola Roberts ‘Beat of My Drum’).

Production has been handled by Benny Blanco (Katy Perry, Maroon 5…the list is pretty much infinite) and John Hill (Pink, Rihanna). You can certainly hear Blanco’s trademark hit-making techniques shining through, from the pumping kick drum to the explosive chorus. Nice clean ending too. It’s always refreshing to hear a song that ends properly rather than just hitting the fader.

Mikky Ekko isn’t taking the solo project thing lightly, the Nashville-based artist has recruited the best names in the business for his forthcoming album. Watch this Mikky Ekko shaped space, kids.

 

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Union J – Carry You

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Forthcoming Collaborations

Here are some songwriting/artist collaborations that PopSlutz are excited about:

Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal’s new album is called ‘The Fifth’ and will be out on July 1.

The album features collaborations with the likes of Angel, will.i.am, Tinie Tempah, Calvin Harris, Jessie J and Robbie Williams

Two singles have been released prior to the album — “Bassline Junkie” which peaked at number 10 (we LOVE it) and “Goin’ Crazy” featuring Robbie Williams which is expected to chart in the Top 40 this week. 

The album boasts a number of producers such as Pop Wansel, Jean Baptiste, MJ Cole and a whole FOUR songs recorded with RedOne.

Mutya Kesha Siobhan

Make way for the ORIGINAL Sugababes line-up: Mutya Keisha Siobhan. The British trio are all set to make a valiant return to the charts, having recruited the best producers and songwriters in the business. The mightily impressive credits list includes  Diane Warren (Natasha Bedingfield, Jennifer Hudson), Sia Furler (say no more), Wayne Hector (Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias), Angela Hunte (Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus) and will be produced by Future Cut, Richard ‘Biffco’ Stannard, Naughty Boy, MNEK and more…wowza. 

Their gorgeous lead single from the forthcoming album, due to hit stores later this year, is called ‘Flatline’ which you can preview below.  The track was written by the group along with Dev Hynes, whose recent credits include Solange Knowles and Sky Ferreira. 

Other songs rumoured to be featured on the album include ‘Only You’ co-written with Ash Howes, Richard Stannard and Shaznay Lewis, ‘Love Me Hard’ with Howes, Stannard and Iain James plus ‘I’m Alright’ with Seton Daunt, Brad Ellis, Howes, James and Stannard.