Fat chance if you think you can break the bonds of the talent on display in the UKG heater, ‘Locked In’. The second track off his ‘We Mustn’t’ EP, Hyan stands tall alongside Emilie & Young Ghost as we’re met with a collision of forces who are putting in consistent mahi to shift the Aotearoa garage scene.
A trans-city link up that connects Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, this tune represents sheer fortitude and a love for the game. After suffering a hard-drive crash and losing their initial efforts, the trio remained undeterred as they channelled raw passion in the renewed version. Its unmissable qualities rightfully cemented it as our latest George FM ‘Kiwi Discovery’.
A stalwart of our blooming electronic music movement, having performed at marquee New Zealand festivals such as Homegrown and Rhythm and Vines, Hyan’s production on this track lacks nothing short of charisma and contagiousness. Matching the tune's attitude is Young Ghost versus. Forget telling a story, ‘Ghost’ is here to state facts! Championing both himself and his co-collaborators, Young Ghost’s iron-clad bars exude a well justified confidence.
We can’t ignore the third pillar of this collaboration. EMILIE’s ability to craft a sonic soundscape that engulfs you in a rich moodiness injects a satisfying balance to this song. EMILIE and Young Ghost have proven chemistry on their tune ‘Way That I Roll’ so the link up with Hyan makes for a complete equation that could only sum up to a good time. I have full confidence your imagination will be stimulated after cranking this tune but if you need more food for thought, Hyan backs his creative prowess by delivering a gritty self-directed music video that’ll have you calling for the nearest rave!
