Papa Genius taps into the magnetic draw of retro synth music with "Call my number," a danceable track that marries 80s-inspired textures and appealing female vocals with unmistakably current intensity.
It is one of Papa Genius’s strongest offerings to date. The dreamy flavor of retro-synth music is married to a modern take that keeps the sound from feeling too trapped in the past. The influence of DJ Kavinsky has touched the track's creative DNA, and that impact is felt throughout the track's direction. At the heart of the song is a wash of synth sounds that provide the kind of ambiance you’d expect from retro-synth but also give Papa Genius plenty of leeway to carve out a sound of his own. Female vocals give another vital layer, creating an appealing presence in the production and helping the music retain its drive. And it all adds up to a song meant to stay with the listener, with its danceable character.
And that memorability is perhaps one of the biggest qualities of “Call my number.” The single hits the perfect spot between memories and modern production, creating something instantly approachable because it’s familiar yet also sounds current.