NY Is Killing Me

Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx
We're New Here (2011)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylespoken word
Notes: Gritty dubstep production with tight, cut samples and prominent beat-driven arrangement. Features Gil Scott-Heron's distinctive spoken vocals layered over electronic instrumentation with wonky club elements.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clickspresent
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild
Recommended for: deep listening emotional release

A dubstep remix of Gil Scott-Heron's original track, transforming introspective lyrics about urban exhaustion into a dance-floor oriented production.

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Moods: contemplative, heavy, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: dubstep, electronic, hip-hop

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