Mel Bailey's New Single ‘Wait, Stop.’ Is A Response To Tyler, The Creator
Mel Bailey. Photo supplied.
Sydney artist Mel Bailey has just released her new single Wait, Stop., and the song’s bone-chilling fierceness will resonate with you long after you’re done listening. Mel’s vocals are backed by her 6 piece band, as well as production from Kwame and Xiro. It’s a well-crafted response to Tyler, The Creator’s new magic wand, and the distorted production gives the song a jagged edge that only serves to highlight the song’s beauty.
The song follows a period of exploration from Mel, including travelling overseas to South America. There’s a confidence within her vocals that is infectious - you’ll feel like chasing your dreams after listening to Wait, Stop. It’s a powerful song, in every sense of the world. You’ll have a visceral reaction to it, and that’s something that only great music can elicit from listeners.
Speaking about the track, Mel says that Tyler, The Creator was a big influence on the track’s sound. “I wanted to create something where I could channel my strength in a man’s world. I wanted to remind women that we need to rely on our own voice & power for self assurance. Tyler, the Creator’s song new magic wand and his distorted production, along with using chopped screams was something I wanted to draw inspiration from.
“His line “sometimes you need to close a door to open a window” made me think about the situation I had been facing and I wanted to do exactly that with my power. The track was created as a response to new magic wand.” Speaking about the track, Tyler says, “this is my favorite song ive made. its so, tyler: everything ive attempted in one, executed perfectly”, so it’s a great place to draw inspiration from.
READ MORE: Elle Eliades' Debut Single Is A Reminder That She’s Done ‘Running’
Check out Wait, Stop. below. If you’re a fan of experimental production, and vocals that are pushed to their limits, then you’ll enjoy this track. It’s set to feature on her upcoming EP, which will be released early next year alongside her previous single Running To You. Mel’s not afraid to let it all out, and you’ll find catharsis in her music.