Toronto Trio Keys N Krates Release Percussive Track ‘Dreams Of Oceans’
KEYS N KRATES
RELEASE NEW ALBUM:
ORIGINAL CLASSIC
VIA LAST GANG RECORDS
Stream / Download: Original Classic LP
WATCH: Keys N Krates – Original Classic Visual Album
LISTEN: Keys N Krates – ‘Dreams Of Oceans’
Image credit: Mitch Brown
[On the Original Classic LP] “A 13-track collection of sensual club grooves and bangin’ breakbeats”Billboard
“This time, they’re focusing on balmy Brazilian melodies, vibrant Bollywood samples, and other such offbeat elements that should endear them to critics and discerning club crowds rather than the average festival-goer.” Complex
“’Original Classic’ dives head-long into club culture, melding together hip-hop, house, and a whole lot more besides.”CLASH Magazine
“The group brings 13 tracks of high-impact energy, worldly influence, and pure danceability.” This Song Is Sick
“Keys N Krates have carved their own path via a bass-centric, sample-driven sound that merges the realms of electronic and hip-hop” NPR
“Since beginning in 2008, they’ve evolved into seasoned producers, blending live electronic instrumentation with hip-hop” VICE
[On the ‘Original Classic’ single] “The electro-tinged reggaeton riddim is bursting at the seams with worldwide flavour”
[On the ‘Original Classic’ single] The single’s Kaytranada-esque beat, layered under R&B-style vocals, is reminiscent of Keys N Krates’ roots as a live hip-hop act.
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[On ‘Original Classic’] The song is an impending party anthem lead by an entrancing, drum-driven beat
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Toronto trio Keys N Krates released their latest album Original Classic on the 12th of November via Last Gang Records. On the LP, listeners will find the rhythmic track, ‘Dreams Of Oceans’. The thirteen-track project contains previously released singles ‘Pull Up’, featuring fellow Canadian and Polaris Prize-winning artist Haviah Mighty, the Juicy J, Chip and Marbl-featuring ‘Original Classic’ the Bibi Bourelly collaboration ‘Take It Off’ and this summer’s ‘Brazillian Love Song’ which was recently announced as part of the FIFA 22 soundtrack. The album has already been supported by Billboard, Complex, CLASH Magazine and This Song Is Sick to name a few.
Keys N Krates speaking about the sound of the new album: “This album was about us finding our place in dance music, which probably sounds weird coming from a band probably classified as a dance act. Rather than ‘jump up and down festival music,’ we wanted something more for the dark club. We are hesitant to use the word ‘mature,’ but we’ll just go ahead and say we want it to feel more mature. We wanted a lot of groove, loose feeling but driving drums, syncopation, an overall tribal feeling, a more global sound, 808s, orchestral and synthy textures; all things we love. We wanted it to be a mix of pop songs and instrumental songs and moody interludes that all feel like they come from the same place. We wanted it to be dramatic and fun. Put simply, we tried to make music that we would want to hear if we turned up somewhere to dance.”
Coupled with Original Classic’s release is the visual album by Sammy Rawal, who created and directed a vibrant and psychedelic video for each track on the record. Rawal says the inspiration behind the videos comes from 90s warehouse raves, early 2000s RnB videos and films like Blade and Hackers. The cast is comprised of models and up-and-coming legends of the Ballroom scene from iconic houses such as House of Miyake Mugler, House of Ninja and House of Louboutin.
Additionally, in support of the album Keys N Krates have begun their 20-day headlining Original Classic Tour, which will feature DJ sets from the group. The run of shows kicked off on November 17th in Washington D.C. and includes stops in Detroit, Chicago, NYC and more. Tickets are on sale here. Listen to Original Classic above, see full tour routing and album details below and stay tuned for more from Keys N Krates coming soon.
Original Classic Tracklisting
1. Crescendo
2. Original Classic (feat. Juicy J, Chip, Marbl)
3. Brazilian Love Song
4. Siento Mi Destino (feat. Lido Pimienta)
5. Presentando
6. Chopped Soul
7. Take It Off (feat. Bibi Bourelly)
8. Take It Off Reprise
9. The Way I Feel Tonight
10. Dreams Of Oceans
11. Pull Up (feat. Haviah Mighty)
12. Bollywood Bounce
13. Is This Yours