SKAI’s first single “Black and White” which describes a journey where the love you share with someone can suddenly turn sour overnight. Everything was so crystal clear in the beginning. The laughs you two shared and the sparkle in your eye showed true, unadulterated love. When the joy was so abruptly ended, all you could do was wonder what went wrong. There were many signs pointing at the instability they presented, but you only saw the good memories. It seems incomprehensible now that you got so enamored by them. They were never the same each day as something could always go wrong. Their emotions and stability in the relationship were never gray, they were always black and white.
“Black and White” is a dance pop anthem that utilizes electronic instrumentation and vocal effects. Just beginning, an echoing and atmospheric intro seeps in and is shortly accompanied by a filtered spoken lyric. This sets the somber narrative tone that remains consistent throughout all of the lyrics. The first verse starts with ambient instrumentation that contrasts with the clear vocal performance. While the vocals are clear and concise, they also end with a slight echoing at most points in this single. The ambience gradually drops as more typically electro percussion builds. The chorus introduces cool edm beats that become front-facing with the vocals rather than the background. Vocals are also chopped and screwed to serve as instrumentation in their own right, making each element work in tandem rather than alone.
SKAI is a Danish producer and singer-songwriter currently based in Copenhagen. She has been a DJ and music producer for a while, sharing her DJ sets and live performances on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. She has an extensive history with digital marketing and music promotion. She has utilized her social media marketing knowledge by managing other artists to make their way into the music industry. Her online presence is centered on her identity as a proudly out lesbian. A good portion of her music and social media focuses on the celebration of her sexual orientation. This has fostered a loyal and dedicated fanbase for her across many social media platforms. Make sure to follow her on social media and give “Black and White” a listen!
Written By Willow Gray
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