CONNÖR + JNNY COBRA - The Red Stuff
Review by Atomic Robo-Kid
When I heard that CONNÖR and JNNY COBRA were releasing a collaborative track I knew it was going to be epic! “The Red Stuff” is indeed an epic track! But, I didn't know what to expect, given the rich and diverse discography of CONNÖR and the multi skilled talent of JNNY COBRA. So, in eager anticipation, I press play and to the delight of my charred, darkened soul the styles of these two are encapsulated in an attention-grabbing, sharp, quirky and punchy multi genre track that leaves you thirsty for more!
Before I listen again - and you'll also want to, as this is one catchy earworm - I pour myself a nice warm, freshly squeezed, pint of "The Red Stuff.” Right from the opening notes that rise from the sombre abyss and intriguing vocal samples the track quickly establishes a unique juxtaposition of apocalyptic atmospheres and explosive beats with crisp sparkly vocoded rhyme and a helping of twisted humour. The composition of "The Red Stuff" is delightfully quirky, balancing intensity with unexpected sonic twists. Amidst the driving beats and sinister synth sounds, there are moments of surprising melodic shifts and out of the ordinary samples. This is not an ordinary track and neither is drinking blood 'it tastes like iron, a little rough, the red stuff!” Yet, i guzzle it down!
The vocal samples ooze JNNY COBRA's musical signature and have an almost hip hop styling, that's if hip hop artists were blood drinking robots! These quirky elements inject a sense of playful unpredictability into the deathstep soundscape. The Red Stuff presents us with a hybrid that fuses the aggressive, heavy elements of Deathstep and Darksynth with the rhythmic and lyrical aspects of hip hop.
The production is crisp, which is what I've become accustomed to with CONNÖR's work, with layers of synths interweaving seamlessly to build a catchy rhythm that hooks you into the energy of the track. The electronic distortions and perfectly timed beat create a feeling of pent up aggression.
Overall, “The Red Stuff” is a masterful example of Dark Electronic Music. In my mind, this is what a collaborative track should sound like, a careful collection of the artists' trademarks where musical mutations are brought to life! To me, at least, this is an alternative 'Got Milk?' or 'The White Stuff' campaigns that the US and UK witnessed respectively in the 00's. This alternative commercial jingle promoting 'The Red Stuff' is a powerful message that will, once more, see the drinking of blood fashionable. You will be greeted at your local coffee shop with AB Positive Sangue, the frotthier the better right? Or, sports personalities will proudly pose for promotional photos with a crimson moustache pushing the question: 'Got Blood?' This is just the start. Pour yourself a nice warm glass and sip down the sounds of CONNÖR and JNNY COBRA. Catch the track 'The Red Stuff' on all good music streaming services.
For More CONNÖR and JNNY COBRA:
CONNÖR: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WFKMDluecw7Yy9PS4t0lI
JNNY COBRA: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UfObc7u4oRranjfVOQPEC
