Over the past few years, hip hop the world over has seen an evolution, artists from every corner of the globe have been lending their unique style and adding to the melting pot of sounds that has allowed new artists to transcend the genre from it’s humble roots in the Bronx, Brooklyn.
An artist leading the charge with his future bass, pop hook infused creations is Savilian. Hailing from the beaches of the Central New South Wales Coast, Savilian has crafted his personalised sound for near on 10 years.
2016 saw Savilian team up with OneTwo Records signee and Illy co-sign Kuren, this spawned his most carefully crafted body of work to date – The Poltergeist EP. With lead singles ‘Poltergeist’ and ‘Caught Up’ garnering support from national youth broadcaster Triple J, it allowed him to take on 2017 with a slew of collaborations and shows supporting the likes of Seth Sentry, Tkay Maidza, Ivan Ooze, Midas.Gold and more.
Like That is the first offering from Savilian in 2018. A suave and electric crossover that takes you on a border-hopping journey between hip-hop, electronic and pop music as the seasoned poet tells a story of dejection turned elation. With familiar elements of previous work, Like That also offers a soaring hook that complements the harder hitting moments throughout the track.
In essence, Like That is a new wave love song that also commentates on the first person perspective and it’s importance.
‘The song begun its journey close to 2 years ago…I was pondering the future of a relationship and would it fail in the same fashion that the relationships that came before it had failed’ says Savilian of the influence for the track.
Production credits include the handy work of Sydney beat maker Pep.B and vocals from Central Coast vocalist Inna Angeline and executive production coming from longtime collaborator Kuren.