Elevate Me

by ZULA & glue70 from Manchester, United Kingdom

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Berlin-based independent label Havêa Records presents the new collaborative EP from UK-based ZULA (also known as Freak Slug) and glue70. Forged in the small hours following big nights, the quiet time of cocooned downtime and amongst the lived hours soaking up inspiration from their home city of Manchester, it is a project born of experimental experiences. ZULA’s sugar-sweet vocals whisper 5am epiphanies over glue70’s molten beats. It’s all glitches and switches with space and breaks – every element considered, crafted and curated.

‘Elevate Me’ will be the duo’s first release on new indie label Havêa Records and offers another glimpse at the new EP, ‘SKIN44’, which is due for release in November. The project between ZULA & glue70 has received support from Complex UK, Rinse FM, Sparky, BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and 6 Music. Most notably with ‘Cute’ being played by Arlo Parks on Annie Mac’s Power Down show, adding “I’m absolutely in love with the beat”. The new EP features the duo’s catchiest and most refined works to date, including the recently released ‘Cute’ and ‘Neighbours’ featuring rapper and long-time collaborator KinKai.

‘Elevate Me’ is a refined electronic rnb offering from the pair. Intricate percussive textures move alongside a spaced out lo-fi aesthetic to capture one of glue70’s signature production moods. ZULA’s sugary melodic refrain floats on top, reflecting on a story of friendship. ZULA explains: “‘Elevate Me’ is about being there for a friend in need, someone who needs an elevating touch.”