Nico De Andrea continues his run of introspective, melody-driven house with 'What You Thinking Of'—a chilled out, percussive groove that blends deep emotion with effortless danceability. Featuring the mesmerising vocals of Mougleta and a seamless collaboration with rising talent Auguste, the release showcases Nico’s signature ability to craft music that resonates beyond the club. Equal parts haunting and hypnotic, 'What You Thinking Of' is sure to linger long after the last beat.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea and Auguste feat. Mougleta's anthem "What You Thinking Of" is an exceptional 119 BPM afrohouse masterpiece meticulously crafted with intricate production techniques and a rich sonic palette. The track opens with energetic tribal drums layered with precision, utilizing complex polyrhythms to establish a captivating groove. The deep, pounding basslines are sculpted using advanced sidechain compression, allowing them to breathe seamlessly alongside the thumping kicks without overwhelming the mix. The production process showcases smooth, dreamy, hypnotic grooves achieved through the strategic use of reverb and delay effects on ethereal pad synths. Warm string arrangements subtly enhance the melodic depth, created using high-quality virtual instruments and meticulously adjusted for dynamic expression. The inclusion of xylophone sounds adds a unique timbre to the composition, processed with gentle EQ adjustments to maintain clarity within the dense mix. Irresistible rhythms are driven by layered percussion samples, each element carefully EQ’ed and panned to create a wide, immersive soundstage. Infectious synth hooks, crafted with analog emulation plugins, deliver melodic hooks that are both catchy and emotionally resonant. Vocal production is equally impressive, with Mougleta’s superb vocals processed through precise tuning, harmonization, and spatial effects to highlight strong, singalong-worthy lyrics. This afrohouse anthem is a testament to expert sound design and arrangement, making it a staple in clubs, beach bars, and Spotify playlists worldwide. Its flawless blend of melodic charm and rhythmic energy defines it as #PureGold. Love IT. [/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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