Bence Kocsis, under his alias OIEE, has been on an exciting journey of musical exploration since arriving onto the scene five years aho. First making his entrance in 2019 with the debut single “Purple Love,” he’s since shared multiple well-received singles, remixes and records while linking up with a plethora of talented artists such as M3NSA, Amaarae, Neon, Saverne, WaTa and ALU on collaborative releases.
Across his impressive catalogue of music, he’s revealed his versatility and ability to work across various genres and styles. From the neo-soul and exotic dance inspired stylings of his debut album Urban Camouflage to the house and breakbeat sounds on his sophomore record Two Sides, OIEE has consistently explored various facets of his creative output while maintaining a distinct thread throughout.
With his latest single “Static,” featuring the Berlin-based rapper Nomé and the talented instrumentalist Dom Beats, OIEE demonstrates yet again that he’s able to offer something entirely new while working with other artists to add their own sonic flair to his sound. Despite being based in different countries and never having collaborated before, the trio have come together to create something truly special.
Brought in by the urgent flutter of staccato string touches as vocalisations build up the tension. The clapping beat raises the anticipation and hints at the incoming groove as Nomé’s razor sharp rapped flows ride above the punch of the drums to create a moody hip hop outing cut with a dark electronic vibe and echoes of alternative R&B in the chorus.
Dom Beats injects playful instrumental flourishes of sax and flute runs which pepper the arrangement with dashes of bright sonic hues, providing contrast to the brooding aesthetic of the verses. The single draws on the sonic chemistry between OIEE, Nomé and Dom Beats and delivers a stunning example of the universal language of music.
Packed full of infectious groove, slick vocal performance and superb production, “Static” is a spectacular collaboration that sees OIEE once again showcase his unique sonic vision and his knack for working with other artists to bring to life his sound in a truly engaging fashion. With an upcoming collaboration with leading clothing brand Reebok on the horizon, OIEE is no doubt set to continue going from strength to strength throughout 2024 and beyond.
Listen to Static below
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