"Waves"[1][2] is song performed by Killa Ki. The song features the notable Lancey Foux. The song was written by Killa Ki and Lancey Foux and produced by J Merlin and engineered by Fumez the Engineer. The song is a mid-tempo new wave hip hop song that uses a varied instrumentation, including keyboards and Latin percussion. The song was released in December 2019 in the United Kingdom as the sixth track on the Farda[3] album which was Killa Ki last album before venturing into the Fashion industry studying for his master's degree.[4]
| "Waves" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Killa Ki ft Lancey Foux | |
| Released | December 20, 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Studio | Fumez The Engineer studio |
| Genre | New wave, hip hop, rap |
| Length | 3:54 |
| Songwriter(s) | Killa Ki, Lancey Foux |
| Producer(s) | J Merlin |
Background edit
This is the first time Killa Ki and Lancey Foux collaborated on a song, In 2015 Lancey Foux said in his interview with Videl Holness that Killa Ki had a big influence on him which explains the sense of realness and love of luxury and fashion.[5] The song delves into themes of extravagance, hedonism, and self-assured confidence. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lifestyle filled with opulence, partying, and a sense of invincibility.
The song is composed in the key of E minor , with a time signature set in common time, and moves at a moderate tempo of 120 beats per minute.
References edit
- ^ "Release "Waves" by Killa Ki & Lancey Foux (Prod. By J Merlin) - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Killa Ki (Ft. Lancey Foux) – Waves (Farda), retrieved 2024-02-25
- ^ Wynter, Courtney (2019-12-20). "Killa Ki Enlists Skepta, Lancey Foux & More On Latest Mixtape 'Farda'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Killa Ki is studying a master's degree in science at Oxford University". Mixmag. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Holness, Vidal (2015-10-08). "Meet Lancey Foux; the concoction of Young Thug, West Ham and Killa Ki that you need to hear". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-02-25.