PREMIERE: Nikki Nair - I Ain't Got You [Eminent x Slippery Sounds] by definite party material published on 2022-06-08T18:40:20Z Alicia Keys is one of the undisputed queens of contemporary R&B. Powerful vocals, earnest lyrics and a deep self-awareness are the main pillars that have held up her career. But what happens when you fuse ballads with basslines? For this vinyl-only co-release on Bristol imprints Eminent and Slippery Sounds, Knoxville’s Nikki Nair stands at the intersection between new and old and redefines exactly how to nail the bootleg edit. ‘If I Ain't Got You’ is a precise flurry of two-step garage and nostalgic vocals, Alicia’s lilting voice still recognisable despite the dancefloor environment. A glossy rhythm breathes life into the old classic so that it becomes a new entity, which somehow welds together the murky rave realm with the weightlessness of Summer. It’s rare for tracks to suit any given setting, but this one might just be a strong contender. ‘Show Me Love’ takes a more starry-eyed course, weaving dewy textures into a fresh whimsical appeal. There’s still a subtle nod to the past despite the more recent Alicia/Miguel sample, which comes in the form of the 2010’s grime era melodies and nostalgic soundscapes. The breakdown around the halfway mark is a particular treat; it hoists up the vocals in reverence before the first of two ice-cold, dubby drops. They say that if you’re paying homage to one of the greats, you’ve got to do it right. But Nikki Nair goes above and beyond that into a captivating alternate reality where the rush the second time round is just as good. These bootlegs are instant classics in themselves. @nikki-nair @eminentuk @slipperysounds Buy: https://eminent-uk.bandcamp.com/album/eminent-x-slippery-sounds-exss001 Genre UK Garage Comment by JackSWills Did not expect that jesus! 2024-04-04T19:10:46Z Comment by J-BRoWN So nice on the earholes 2023-06-17T07:55:02Z Comment by Toast Jsy was about to buy but £20 shipping is a joke 2023-05-30T16:10:35Z Comment by makosumas Chilly 2023-05-19T14:36:51Z Comment by VanZce Haha thank you 🔥🙏🏼❤️ 2023-05-17T21:29:58Z Comment by AREKUSA Im so obsessed with this tune. Been rinsing it out in Pittsburgh ❤️❤️ 2022-12-18T01:45:44Z Comment by Oskar K Amazing track but 999gbp for digital album, seriously? ?? fuck of 2022-11-26T23:12:19Z Comment by DJSandy89 this is a work of art! well played :) 2022-08-27T23:06:22Z Comment by Support Request bad 👏 2022-08-23T13:19:51Z Comment by Koma Cold 2022-08-10T21:54:26Z Comment by Eva Leapin' Lygress uhm... 999 british pounds is a wee bit steep for a DL, lol. Grrrreat track tho! <3 2022-06-30T20:58:29Z Comment by cujo How can I get this track for less than $1,225.18 lol. 2022-06-22T22:55:09Z Comment by MLZ this is so sick! 2022-06-12T16:40:43Z Comment by Tchunami 🌊 🔥🔥🔥🚒 2022-06-10T04:02:08Z Comment by CONE 💣💣💣 2022-06-09T21:07:41Z Comment by Shanny oi oi 2022-06-09T14:06:55Z Comment by ioem&Wave 🖤💥💥💥 2022-06-09T13:10:44Z