kismetMercurial bursts onto the scene on the wings of welcome clarity in their debut single, "coinFlip," amid plenty of glitz, glitter, and attention-deficit hooks in the industry. This song presents a mellow but steel-ribbed sound steeped in boom-bap with an introspective twist fit for today. "coinFlip" opens with a smooth bassline and laid-back beat, allowing the lyrics to breathe.
The chorus, which sweeps in barely 13 seconds, is delivered by Copper Phoenyx in a calm tone, suggesting the carefree chance and rawness that's been the bedrock of meaning of life's start and mindset. Life, for them, is even more random than a coin flip, a metaphor that lays down philosophical layers over the rest of the song. kismetMercurial have more than flow. There's a lived-in honesty about this song. The verses draw you in and encourage you to understand these artists' origins. In the best way, it's a slow burner that reveals new layers of thought and intention with each listen, a quality that's sometimes lost in a world chasing viral hits.
Roxy Finnish's production is exemplary, deceptively simple yet filled with texture. A comfortable let of the beat allows the lyrics to breathe without feeling too thin or not worked on enough. It's a punchy, considered platform that chimes with the duo's message that they're here, they're flesh and blood, and they want to tell you something. "coinFlip" is a statement, a siren call to the noise. For a first drop, it's a bold first move that shows that kismetMercurial is flipping coins and stacking them.