East meets West on the new collaboration between rising musician Rio Rainz and Shepherds Bush cult hero Finn Foxell. ‘sunshine’ is a feel-good anthem from two generational talents about bringing light into someone’s life when they need it the most. Dom Valentino – who has previously produced for both artists and Olivia Dean, Ragz Original and Deema – combines classic Drum & Bass and Jungle elements to create the perfect high-octane roller that allows their distinct flows to shine.
Rio has become an unstoppable force in the burgeoning Alternative-DIY scene with a stream of singles this year, including Jazzy-Rap single ‘favourite girl’, his most popular release to date, and most recently ‘nirvana’. Finn Foxell dropped his Punk meets Rap single TYSON this past month, ahead of his debut set at this year’s Glastonbury, a critically acclaimed set dubbed a highlight by The Guardian. Rio and Finn coming together on this track is an unexpected but powerful pairing, as two men wearing their hearts on their sleeves and speaking up for the communities they represent to create a timeless track that their sonic differences.
out now via: Insanity Records
artist connect: Soundcloud | Twitter | Instagram