Earlier this month we posted the title track off Hoodboi’s debut EP Palm Reader. Now the project has finally arrived and it’s stunning; an imaginative blend of future bass and Jersey club for a sound that is distinctly Hoodboi. ‘Dusk (Prologue)’ is an ethereal, slow building introduction that perfectly sets the stage and a fluidly transitions into ‘Palm Reader’. The Lido assisted track is a ray of sunshine featuring pitched vocal samples, massive synths and wonky bass. ‘By Your Side’ features a smooth bounce, infectious vocals and the strongest Jersey influence on the whole project. Closing things off is ‘Shallow’. Downbeat keys open things up and slow snaps create a laidback feel. The vibe is short lived as the track builds and hits you with synth stabs layered on heavy bass kicks. The track drifts from mellow to intense, and from cheery to dark in a style reminiscent of Cashmere Cat. Palm Reader demonstrates Hoodboi’s growth as an artist and sees the LA native truly finding his own sound. Stream the EP below and cop it on iTunes.
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