There is a rhythm of South London like none other, and the Deptford Sound Collective have not merely been making music using this rhythm for a while now; they have captured the very heart of our city and turned it into pure gold. If you have been following them from the start, then you surely remember the exact second when their music, which was an eclectic combination of styles, started influencing us and will continue to do so. With “Give Me. Give Me. Give Me, I Want It All” and “#Stop Running” being electrifying and addictive, “Miss You #Tupac” being bittersweet and heartbreaking, the raw “#Broke,” and the radical liberation anthem “#KissMyArse The Queer Fight Back,” these songs did not exist in our background anymore. Instead, they became a part of our lives, our memories, making them absolute legends for us. However, true geniuses never stop creating. And now that we thought we knew all about them, here they come, ready to blow us all away once again. They released their newest track, titled “#RiseUp,” on August 21st. Let us see what makes this song truly special.
This song starts with the first note itself with an addictive synth-pop tune that breaks all conventions of mundane tunes to get you hooked to the hypnotizing tune straight away. The song radiates with electric energy that is complemented by the vocals, which are equally mesmerizing to get you enticed into the tune before the beats drop. It isn’t a soft landing on the tune but an invitation to give in to the music wholeheartedly. Even before reaching the rest of the song, the introduction part makes it clear how mind-blowing the song is going to be.
In the words of the collective themselves, “#RiseUp” is all about “The Music that has been our way to stand up for something greater than ourselves by giving others a reason to dance.” In keeping with that motto, “#RiseUp” has been specifically designed for those special moments in summer where the dividing line between fantasy and reality is blurred, whether you are partying like crazy in the legendary Ibiza vibe or enjoying the sunset into the horizon from the rooftop of a crowded terrace while on holiday. It is brimming with positive, contagious energy and has a life-affirming heartbeat about the importance of standing united. Since the entire world tends to make us feel separated in its own way, standing up now is not optional but necessary. And since two minds can actually do more than one mind ever could, there is a certain magical feeling attached to the fact that when you rise, rising up together makes the job easier and the reward twice as sweet.
Combining uplifting house, motivational electronic dance music, and straight-up euphoric club vibes, “#RiseUp” is an epitome of those magical summer days that will never end. One is welcomed by gigantic drops, heavenly sounds of synths, and rhythmic patterns all produced solely for those moments when your hands are raised, and you can’t stop dancing- the perfect theme tune for beach clubs, packed pool parties, massive festival shows, and holidays when nothing else matters but the music. But that’s not all why the song is truly epic. What makes it outstanding is the ability of the Collective to follow its unique style while proving that true revolutions are made through dancing, not through silent words.
As far as the Deptford Sound Collective is concerned, there are no limits to creativity; everything is on the table for them, and they never stop surpassing and going above and beyond any limits that could have been envisioned so that they could provide us with the best possible music they can produce. “#RiseUp” is their testament to that determination, a monument to their unbreakable belief in the power of creativity that knows no compromises. As someone who has witnessed the rise of this group personally, I can say with utmost certainty that this is just how great this collective is, and I am promising you that from this moment on, I am going to do my part in making sure that everybody around the globe knows it too.
Stream “#RiseUp” on Spotify
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