cozy kev Puts His Forward-Thinking Style On Display With Multi-Layered Cut, “Holy Rain”
Based in Chicago, cozy kev has methodically cemented himself as one of the most exciting, burgeoning acts to follow, blending intricate melodicism with unmatched grooves and sound design. Making sure to take his listeners on a journey with every release, he has built an extensive catalog over the past years, while enjoying support from A-listers such as NGHTMRE, SLANDER, and Toadface.
Marking his fifth official release this year, cozy kev is continuing his hot streak with “Holy Rain,” which signals the start of a new chapter in his bubbling career, while seeing him wear his experimental sensibilities on his sleeve. At less than three minutes in length, “Holy Rain” starts off with a heavenly atmosphere, before chilled vocal samples and playful melodies take over. After an energetic buildup, cozy kev flips the script, infusing “Holy Rain” into a combination of distorted basslines and gritty bass stabs. The track undoubtedly serves as a reminder that music can be emotional and hard-hitting at the same time.
“The first drop was really intended to make you feel cool. I thought of riding through a city with the top down, just feeling myself haha. The second drop was made to intensify the emotion of the song and really just summarize the whole idea as a constant buildup into that second drop. It gets heavier as well, as I’m trying to show people that I’m gradually getting into a heavier style of music,” says cozy kev.