Track Assessment: xikers – Superpower (Peak)

I’ve received a severe bone to select with xikers’ administration. Time and time once more, they’ve received the group releasing a so-so title observe when there are a number of banger b-sides begging to be promoted as a substitute. Generally, they’ll give considered one of these b-sides follow-up promotion, however typically they’re left solely within the arms of followers who purchase or stream your entire album. I’m afraid the sample has repeated but once more with Superpower (Peak).

Whereas the album’s spotlight medley teases extra partaking dance sounds, Superpower (Peak) tempers a promising pre-chorus and first rate hip-hop verses with a needlessly blustering chant at its core. I principally just like the track’s manufacturing, which borrows from the very early days of electro-flavored hip-hop. As traditional, the hi-hats are too outstanding for my style, however the total groove is enjoyable and playful. This backdrop offers the fellows loads of house to showcase character and at effectively over three minutes the association makes room for a dynamic outro that lets the track breathe.

But, Superpower consistently yanks us again to its unoriginal, chanted refrain. I’ve a fairly strict restrict for a way a lot boy group chanting I can abdomen in a track. This trope often sounds grating and monotone to my ears and the hook right here isn’t any totally different. Simply think about how unbelievable Superpower could possibly be if given a refrain as slick and melodically sticky because the group’s wonderful Up All Night time from this summer time. I swear, it may be finished! Producers simply must need to do it.

Grade: C