eMTykeys collaborates with Annaverse on "March [The Droc Remix]," a brilliant cluster of dance, indie, electropop, and house that feels both new and welcoming. Originally done by The DROC back in 2014, this reimagining is proof that their production style has grown with the times, turning one track into something relatable to what you're currently listening to.
The song is just a grip of an eargrab and sparkling synths that pulse under Annaverse's grounding voice. There's a rare bit of magic in her delivery, emotional gravity imparted without overproduction, restraint absent an attendant sense of sterility. Her voice drifts above the ornate production with slightly more ease, expressing a soft openness that sounds intimate and casual. In an era when gaudy effects and garish vocal tricks rule pop and electronic music, that's a novelty.
The remix brings an infectious dance vibe throughout and sprinkles in a bit of indie electropop charm, creating a song that's as at home in the late-night club scene as it is on a chill night at home. The DROC's fingerprints are all over this, updating the original production to keep with the times while retaining its soul. The result is a polished sound yet not sterilized alive, dynamic, and set to get feet and hearts jumping.
"March [The Droc Remix]" is an example of the beauty that occurs when thoughtful production meets emotive performance. Side-project eNewKid and friend Annaverse have made a record that is both intimate and all-encompassing, emotional yet undeniably catchy, the kind of song they play in the future to remember good taste by.