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1%

Kiiara

Kiiara's "1%" is a quintessential slice of her melancholic electropop, featuring breathy, processed vocals floating over minimalist, trap-inflected beats and shimmering synth textures, perfect for lat

October 26, 2018 · Effess

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"1%" wraps you in a cool, digital embrace, a shimmering, melancholic soundtrack for the quiet hours. Kiiara's signature breathy vocals, often chopped and layered, drift over sparse, trap-influenced rhythms and icy synth pads, creating an atmosphere of introspective longing. It's the sound of a late-night thought, a fleeting memory, or the quiet ache of a small percentage of hope. This track is for those moments when you want to feel everything, but softly, gently, bathed in a neon glow.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the lead vocal's breathy delivery perfectly rides the understated, syncopated beat in the first verse.
The subtle, almost subliminal, chopped vocal samples that punctuate the chorus, adding a layer of ethereal texture.
The shimmering, melancholic synth melody that emerges during the bridge, providing a moment of emotional lift before receding.
The sparse, trap-influenced drum programming that maintains a consistent, hypnotic groove throughout the track.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 1% sound next to the rest of Kiiara's catalogue?

Late Night+1.6σ

Late Night saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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