Heavy Metal / The Alchemist ft. Fae Simon

by Gawd Status

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1.	Heavy Metal 03:43	buy track
2.	The Alchemist ft. Fae Simon 04:55	buy track
3.	Heavy Metal (Radio Edit) 03:43	buy track
4.	Heavy Metal (Instrumental) 03:43	buy track
5.	The Alchemist (Instrumental) 04:55	buy track
6.	Heavy Metal (A Capella) 02:12	buy track
7.	The Alchemist ft. Fae Simon (A Capella) 04:27	buy track

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“Heavy Metal” and “The Alchemist ft. Fae Simon”, showcases Gawd Status’ versatility and eclecticism as an unconventional producer/MC duo, delivering killer tracks that lie in between the worlds of hip-hop, psychedelia and soul.

“Heavy Metal” is an experimental hip-hop meets psychedelic trip-hop listen that is boisterous, chaotic and marked by a profound sense of urgency. Exploring disparate but interwoven themes of Roman Catholic priests, Afrika Bambaataa, Braintax, the origins of humanity, Babylon and devilish behaviour – Joker Starr’s intention is to uplift and discomfit the listener; “heavy metal for the devil” he ominousness preaches in sinister and satanic voice.

“The Alchemist ft. Fae Simon” pours hypnotic soul and genuine jazz vibes. Featuring as a guest vocalist, Fae Simon adds her darkly sensual melodies to track. Introduced initially to King Kashmere through fellow UK rapper Jehst (who Fae Simon collaborated with on “Timeless”), Fae’s smooth, effortless and instantly recognisable voice allures vocal valour. While DJ Jazz T guests showing off him turntablism skills, scratching sparsely with choice vocal clips below hip-hop rhythms.

The release is paired with a Hitchcock-inspired black and white video for "Heavy Metal", which follows a possessed girl around a London estate before going deep into the woods to bury her secret.

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released July 12, 2019

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Gawd Status London, UK

Confounding categories, Gawd Status - aka King Kashmere and Joker Starr - originated from the UK hip-hop scene, with the duo initially meeting at a King Kashmere’s Raiders Of The Lost Archives launch party and joining forces a couple of years later.
They have since worked a multitude of projects including successful solo careers and King Kashmere's Strange U alias ... more