Shift K3Y is an all rounder. A singer, producer and DJ, his travels allow him to broaden his horizons and soak up fresh influences.
These influences are broadcast on new project 'Off The Record'. Exquisite, challenging pop, it's a defiantly autobiographical document as Shift K3Y readily admits.
"It is a vulnerable thing to say: no one else touched this music, no one, from start to finish," he says. "This is me, hands down."
New cut 'Still Love You' airs today on Clash, and it features Shift K3Y working alongside James Fauntleroy.
"It's not everyday you get to write a song with not just an idol; but one of your all time favourite songwriters and singers. I arrived at James' house 10 minutes early with my laptop and essentials, he explained that his engineer was "on his way, so we should watch zombie movies." So after 2 hours of watching zombie movies, discussing the his entire discography and smoking weed, we then went into the studio. In my head I was already thinking of a rhythm idea to try with him, I wanted to hear a mustard beat with super jazz chords produced in a semi 'EDM' fashion. After I spent no more than five minutes working on the beat which was just a bassline and drums, he shouted "STOP!!! I've got it!!!!" He went into the booth and sung the entire song within half an hour all double takes, harmonies etc."
"I'm still speechless over how I've managed to land such an amazing opportunity. I asked him if I could work on the production a little to match his unparalleled level of work flow. I was given the stems and a couple weeks later after I had finished the production asked if I could sing it for my project. I'm in disbelief that I was able to make such an incredible track with one of my favourite musicians and be able to use it for myself."
Check it out now.
Three tracks from 'Off The Record' are available to purchase online – check it out HERE.
