Florida-born producer k?d is back on HARD Recs with his genre-bending single “YOU AND ME,” which mixes elements of phonk and house with enticing vocals to create an undeniable bop.
The new release comes just two months removed from his debut album ‘CAGE SCRIPT.’ Renowned for his diverse and expressive sound, the 12-track effort was a future-facing fusion between the expansive subgenres and cultural influences that underline his versatile catalog. The immersive storytelling project featured standout singles “RETURN TO NOTHINGNESS,” “FLOW IN YOU,” “IF THIS IS A DREAM,” “THREE IN THE MORNING,” and “PROTECT ME.”
Never one to stagnate, a new year means a new chapter for k?d. “YOU AND ME” sees the gifted producer pairing hypnotic phonk-inspired melodies with an alluring house groove. Sultry vocals anchor the track, providing an emotional hook while stimulating the senses. Layered robotic voices add a futuristic appeal, deepening the inventive aesthetic. It’s a new-age love song, fitting right at home in any environment. Addictive, enticing, and original, k?d proves that he can master any sound that he chooses to explore.
Explaining his foray into the bubbling genre, k?d shares: “Phonk has been around for ages but it has recently had a lot of success and evolved into a newer sound with the internet. At the same time, I have also been getting into the car scene, building my first project car (this is actually the first time I started driving again in five years because I’ve been so busy touring). Naturally, the car community and phonk go hand-in-hand, so it was destined for me to make some phonk music for fun. As time went by, I noticed I haven’t seen phonk music translated that well at shows, with very few DJs playing it at festivals or clubs. So, I thought I should make a track that still has an electronic feel and can be played in those settings. This is the result of that idea.”
Few artists have experienced the astronomical growth seen by Florida’s own k?d. His single “Lose Myself” charted top 10 on Billboard Dance and he’s been supported on Sirius XM. His music has been championed by some of the biggest names in electronic music including Illenium, Gryffin, Zeds Dead, Madeon, Kayzo, Dabin, and San Holo.
Along with the release of the new single, k?d is currently in the midst of his eponymous album tour. The full dates and cities are listed below.
CAGE SCRIPT Tour Dates
Jan 27th – Houston / Stereo Live Houston
Jan 28th – Dallas / Stereo Live Dallas
Feb 10th – Denver / Church Nightclub
Feb 23rd – Seattle / Trinity Nightclub
Feb 24th – Austin / Kingdom
Feb 25th – Mexico City / EDC
March 31st – San Francisco / Rickshaw Stop
April 1st – LA / 1720
k?d’s new single ‘YOU AND ME’ is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
