Building off momentum from a heavy hitting EP Beijing on Buygore Records’ ‘frshblood’ imprint, Portugal-native Holly’s newest EP, Reyna further reveals his brilliance in sound design. The 3-track playlist composes ornate buildups with industrial influenced trap drops, each track drawing contributions from his signature sound, while introducing an array of new horns and drums.
The first track ‘CLEANING PROJECTS’, sets the stage with a warm euphoric intro, accentuated by an addicting rhythmic pattern, which reminded me of raindrops drumming on a windowsill. An unsuspecting build-up and perfectly timed breaks catapult the listener into the bass-ridden drops, which Holly contrasts beautifully with uncanny metallic synths.
Eerily similar to the intro of an old techno track, ‘HOPE HUNGRY’ features a short gentle buildup, which hastily shifts to a meticulous drop with shifting bass patterns that sound as if they were handcrafted deep within the depths of the earth’s surface.
The bass-heavy tune of the EP, ‘DONT TRUST ON A TWEET’ begins with an ominous feel, which is riddled with otherworldly sounds leading into an intergalactic buildup. The relentless bass patterns of the drop come straight from the deep end of the pool, and immerse the listener in a barrage of resonating frequencies.
Reyna is further testimony to Holly’s ability to put together equally as riveting solo projects as his coveted collaborations. “Super happy & excited to release this record that will be my last project for a while,” Miguel discloses to his fans on Facebook. That being said, we absolutely cannot wait to hear what some time and effort in the studio will allow the Portuguese beat master to sauce together.
Words by Sam Lewis.
