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Pretty Sick – “City Kid”
Sabrina Fuentes, the artist behind Pretty Sick, has released "City Kid", the latest single from her forthcoming album Anarchy, out 11 September on Dirty Hit. The project has evolved considerably from its origins as a fuzzy New York grunge band a decade ago, now embracing a hazy hyperpop sound crafted with London producer Oscar Scheller, known for his work with PinkPantheress, Lily Allen and Kelela.
Scheller produced and co-wrote "City Kid" with Fuentes, pairing distorted synths and heavy trap drums with deadpan vocals reflecting on growing up in New York. Fuentes said the track explores the benefits and drawbacks of an unconventional, fast-paced upbringing and forms part of a broader effort in her music to make sense of her past. The accompanying video, directed by Nolan Zangas, shows her wandering her home city in distorted digital footage, alternating between glammed-up looks and pushing a pram. It follows earlier Anarchy singles "Star", "home2hide" and "UrNewImTrue".
In short
- Pretty Sick's Sabrina Fuentes releases new single "City Kid"
- Track produced with Oscar Scheller for album Anarchy, out 11 September
- Nolan Zangas-directed video shows Fuentes around her home city
Explained simply
Pretty Sick is the music project of artist Sabrina Fuentes. She has released a new single called "City Kid" from her album Anarchy, which came out in September on the label Dirty Hit. The song is the latest of several tracks released from the album.
The project has undergone considerable change over the past decade, shifting from its origins as a New York grunge band towards a hazy hyperpop sound. This evolution was shaped by London-based producer Oscar Scheller, known for previous work with PinkPantheress, Lily Allen and Kelela. Scheller produced and co-wrote "City Kid", bringing together distorted synthesisers, heavy trap drums and understated vocals to tell a story about growing up in New York.
The song explores the advantages and disadvantages of an unconventional, fast-paced childhood in the city. Through the album Anarchy, Fuentes is attempting to understand her formative experiences and make sense of her past. The accompanying music video, filmed in distorted digital footage, shows her moving through her home city in various guises, from glamorous appearances to everyday situations.
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