"Iconic Berlin-based singer-songwriter AKA KELZZ makes a powerful return with WASTE CADET. The track is a potent blend of raw lyricism infused with Black queer rage and pulsating Jungle and Drum & Bass rhythms. WASTE CADET stands as a bold reclamation of power and resilience, continuing AKA KELZZ's dynamic exploration within the electronic music realm. It delves deep into the painful realities of overcoming childhood abuse and the transformative healing journey. The anthem serves as a poignant reminder that we are always enough and that shame is a burden we shouldn't carry. "I'm slaying dragons now, don't you see the work?" KELZZ proclaims."
"Starting with an intense and heartfelt intro, WASTE CADET invites listeners to embrace reality with a drop that blends the raw energy of Jungle and Drum & Bass, interwoven with spoken word and evocative vocals. Each beat energises and empowers, turning the audience into warriors ready to stand tall and confront their truths. www.instagram.com/akakelzzlinktr.ee/akakelzz Photo by Karo Jackowska @ jackowska.karolina"
""Waste Cadet is for baby Kelzz - as an apology for ever thinking I was never enough. I will never forget the ground, because my being is what holds me to it. There is no excuse now." - AKA KELZZ This track offers an intimate resolution, infused with influences from powerhouses such as Little Simz, Nia Archives, Sampha, SHY FX, and Goldie. It was produced by longtime collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Rafa Mura, whose partnership with KELZZ continues to push sonic boundaries while defining the unique sound that is AKA KELZZ."
AKA KELZZ's WASTE CADET fuses Jungle and Drum & Bass rhythms with raw lyricism and Black queer rage to reclaim power and resilience. The track confronts childhood abuse and maps a transformative healing journey that rejects shame and affirms self-worth. An intense intro and a cathartic drop combine spoken word and evocative vocals to energise and empower listeners. Production by Rafa Mura shapes electronic textures and emotive performance to define a distinct sound. Influences include Little Simz, Nia Archives, Sampha, SHY FX, and Goldie. The song resonates with young Black and brown queer people and survivors of abusive environments.
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