ONiGS drops new single “BAD COMPANY”

From the runways of Karl Lagerfeld to the stages of Rock am Ring, Berlin-based artist ONiGS has spent his life floating between art forms, between genres and between worlds. His creative story has been in a constant state of motion since he began producing music on his laptop while travelling the globe as a fashion model, transforming idle hours between flights into the framework of a truly unique musical vision. Today, that output has flourished into something entirely his own, offering a slick, cutting edge blend of pop, funk and dance music that shakes with both style and substance.

ONiGS’ early creative spark took form in his first project, Phases of Life, a band that quickly found its footing on the European live circuit. Playing with acts such as Nina Hagen, The Kooks and Orishas, the group became known for its thrilling performances and genre-fluid sound while their momentum carried them to the finals of the Coke Soundwave Competition Tour, leading to performances at some of Germany’s most legendary festivals including Melt, Highfield, Hurricane and Rock am Ring.

After years of experimentation and development, ONiGS stepped opened a new chapter in 2022, debuting his solo project with the single “ViBEZ” featuring J.O.Y. It didn’t take long for his sound to catch attention far beyond Berlin; his releases earned placements on Spotify’s New Funk playlist and even landed a spot on Hyundai USA’s official IONIQ 6 playlist. As a VIP member of Timbaland’s Beatclub, ONiGS was personally tapped to remix “Keep Going Up” by Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado and a year later, he revisited Johnny Gill’s 1990 hit “Rub You The Right Way,” originally penned by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Now, ONiGS continues his run of infectious releases with his new single titled “BAD COMPANY,” featuring vocals from Grammy-nominated singer and frequent collaborator, Mishell Ivon. The track is a stunning collision of pop, dance and funk music, nodding to artists like Madonna, Janet Jackson and Daft Punk to deliver a disco-inflected jam packed full of catchy hooks, grooving rhythms and colourful instrumentation. A crisp, driving beat underpins stacks of funky basslines, sharp guitar licks, shimmering synths and bright brass pips all capped by Mishell Ivon’s magnetic vocal performance.

Jumping straight into a smooth rhythmic energy of snapping drums and the bounce of staccato instrumental elements, Mishell alluring voice rolls above to ring out “tonight I’m craving bad company, tonight I’m craving what’s not good for me.” Slipping into a slick verse of pulsing bass energy and soulful vocal leads, the track crafts an invigorating dance pop experience that’s lively and thoroughly engaging from start to finish.

Packed in an engrossing two minute dose of uptempo and playful musical energy, “BAD COMPANY” sees ONiGS and Mishell Ivon once again serve up a thrilling collaborative outing that’s sure to connect with listeners around the world. From fashion runways to festival stages, ONiGS has always made an impact at the overlap of creative sphere and with each release, he continues to prove that his artistic vision is as stylish as it is enjoyable.

Listen to BAD COMPANY below

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