Godwin and God Knows bring a fun sense of discovery to their new EP, "Heihachi Riddim", a three-track release that blends childhood reminiscence, creative freedom, and a love of music into a concise 12-minute experience.
Rather than succumbing to the demands of today’s attention economy, Godwin and God Knows opt to re-engage with what made music exceptional in the first place, joy, exploration, discovery, and that distinctive sensation of childlike wonder.
The EP opens with “Heihachi Riddim,” the tune that instantly sets the tone of the project’s whimsical concept and lends the record its title. This connection to the world of Tekken gives it a reflective sense, like a place where gaming memories and musical invention meet. That enthusiasm lives on in Setbax, a sign of the project’s commitment to experiment and innovate without sacrificing the fun. The idea is that the music should reflect the current, but also be something the creators love making.
The EP is rounded out with “Heihachi Riddim (Instrumental),” another take on the central production, allowing the instrumental to shine on its own. Godwin and God Knows have made an EP including “Heihachi Riddim,” “Setbax,” and the instrumental that seems less about following convention and more about following curiosity. It’s a small, focused project with a great sense of playfulness at its heart, and a reminder that sometimes the finest creative direction is simply following what excites you.