Directed by Sudan Archives & Ross Harris
Creative Direction by Leonardo Volcy
Director of Photography – Glenn Harris Jr. & Ross Harris
Edited by Ross Harris
Color Grade by Jeremy Ian Thomas & Ross Harris
Choreographer / Casting / Styling by Autumn Randolf
Styling by Bukunmi Grace
Enter the star quality of Hospital Records’ new exclusive signing, Degs. The talented singer/songwriter and MC presents his debut solo single ‘Poveglia’ – showcasing his soulful vocals and lyrical talent, set to the heartbeat of a drum & bass tempo.
Fresh from his feature on Logistics’ ‘Hologram’ LP, Degs steps onto the stage with this summertime gem. Shimmering brightly with grace and maturity, ‘Poveglia’ injects emotion effortlessly with honest and charismatic lyricism, produced by De:tune. The beat compliments Degs’ raw talent with bittersweet piano riffs and sublime instrumentation.
Degs’ unique lyrical form and charming character has earned him a place as Hospital Record’s head honcho London Elektricity’s MC of choice.
Catch Degs across the UK and Europe this summer performing at shows for: Spearhead, Liquicity, Outlook and of course Hospitality In The Park and Hospitality On The Beach.
Turn left up the street
Nothing but grey concrete and deadbeats
Grab something to eat, Maccy D’s or KFC?
Only one choice in the city, done voicing my pity
Now let’s get to the nitty gritty
Tune reminds me of my first E
Pull out unique, still sixteen and feeling horny
Point the sky and feel free
See here people are all equal, smiles are front and behind me
Swim in the deep blue sea, corn fields sway lazily
All smiles, all easy
“Where ya from, what’s you on and what’s your story?”
Mesmerising tones, rising pianos, this is my zone, so stop cloning
Pick paper, scissors or stone, ’cause me and you are the same
I known you all my life, I don’t know your name
The name’s European Bob, sorted, anyway
We’ll have a dance now, see ya later
“Pleased to meet ya”, “Likewise, a pleasure”
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
The night slowly fades and goes slow motion
All the commotion becomes floating emotions
Same piano loops over, arms wave, eyes roll back
And jaws fall open, see in soft focus
Chatting to this bloke in the toilets
Dizzy new heights, blinded by the lights
These people are for life
It’s all back to his place at the end of the night
Yo, they could settle wars with this
If only they will, imagine the world’s leaders on pills
And imagine the morning after, wars causing disaster
Don’t talk to me, I don’t know ya, but this ain’t tomorrow
For now, I still love ya, hours fly over
Sail around, diamonds and pearls, never seen so many fit girls
Discover new worlds, look at my watch, can’t focus
Last two hours are lost, every move fills me with lust
All of life’s problems, I just shake off, yo, mad little events happen
Things might pan out in a few blue maidens are like the toilets
Big beefy bouncers out to reveal us
Geezers on E’s and first timers, kids on wiz, darlings on Charlie
All comes together for this party
All races, many faces from places you’ve never heard of
“Where you from, what’s your name and what you want?”
Sing to the words, flex to the fat ones
The tribal drums, the sun’s rising
We all smile, we all sing
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
Then the girl in the café taps me on the shoulder
I realise five years went by and I’m older
Memories smoulder, winter’s colder
But that same piano loops over and over and over
The road shines and the rain washes away
Same Chinese take-away selling shit in a tray
It’s dark all ’round, I walk down. same sights, same sounds
New beats, though, solid concrete under my feet
No surprises, no treats
The world stands still as my mind slushes ’round
The washing up bowl in my crown
My life’s been up and down since I walked from that crowd
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
Out of respect for Johnny Walker, Paul Oakenfold, Nicky Holloway
Danny Rampling and all the people who gave us these times
And to the government, I stick my middle finger up
With regards to the Criminal Justice Bill
For all the heroes I met along the way
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
We were just standing there, minding our own
We went on and on (We all smile, we all sing)
The weak become heroes and the stars align
(We all sing, we all sing, think)
As we come out of the darker months and into the light, Exploited serve up a track that fittingly toes the line between moodiness and elation. The newly united pairing of Yarni & Javi have come up with something seriously special on La Vida Es Bella.
A classy slice of deeper house music, drenched in subtle emotions and moods, it’s built around a haunting Spanish female vocal. The track pairs low-slung sub bass with punchy, gently percolating beats that thud along at an unhurried pace. Delicate piano motifs glide atop the track at first, teeing up the cinematic mood for the vocal. A beautiful plucked arpeggio rises in the breakdown alongside sustained synth chords and shimmering metallic percussion. The brooding feel of the track never overpowers, with the choice elements left to do their work with minimal fuss or theatrics. It’s a thing of real beauty, and it comes with an instrumental for those who want it kept more succinct still — and a dubby rework from Infinity Ink.
Artist: Yarni & Javi
Release: La Vida Es Bella
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL163
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport: 26.03.18
Releasedate I-Tunes: 09.04.18
Director: Natalie Rae
A Sanctuary Content production in association with OPC
Woman: Paloma Elsesser
Producer: Zachary Luke Kislevitz
Executive Producer: Preston Lee
Creative Director: Miles Jay
Co-producer: Harland Weiss
Head of Production: Adam Litt
Director of Photography: Steve Annis
Production Designer: Scott Kuzio
Editor: Sam Ostrove
Stylists: Lucy Hawkins, Mac Huelster (Leon Bridges)
Hair & Make Up Artists: Kristen Alimena
Casting Director: Vitamin Enriched
Choreographer: Wynn Holmes
Video Commissioner: Saul Levitz
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Ain’t got no riches, ain’t got no money that runs long
But I got a heart that’s strong and a love that’s tall
Ain’t got no name, ain’t got no fancy education
But I can see right through, a powdered face on a painted fool
Let me slip through (Let me slip through)
Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain’t)
I’m just tryna move up front
Lil more of this, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)
Let me come through (Let me come through)
I’m tired being in the back (Aight)
I’m just tryna move up front
A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah
[Chorus]
They tell me I was born to lose
But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news
[Verse 2]
I don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry about people in my face
I hit ‘em with the style and grace, and watch their ankles break
I know you wish, I know you wish I would fade away
But I got more to say, Lord they pray
Let me slip through (Let me slip through)
Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain’t)
I’m just tryna move up front
Lil more of this, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)
Let me come through (Let me come through)
I’m tired being in the back (Aight)
I’m just trynna move up front
A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah
[Chorus]
They tell me I was born to lose
But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news
Alright alright, all day all night
Alright alright, all day all night
Alright alright, all day all night
Alright alright, all day all night
They tell me I was born to lose
But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news