The star of Anjelica continues to rise. In her latest single, she’s teamed up with RMR in the slinky trap heater, Haystack.
Anjelica has a back story like no other. Raised in an environment where new age philosophy and esoteric beliefs were the norm, these influences have been infused into her artistic output.
With a string of singles under her belt, she revels in atmospheric RnB and ambient pop textures. Her fresh single, Haystack — a collab with Atlanta’s RMR — is a continuation of this trend, as well as an evolution of her sound.
Starting with an intro that hints at jazz and dub — with its guitar melody and drum echoes — the trap-infused beat hits hard, providing the template for RMR’s smoky, auto-tuned baritone. The synthy strings double RMR’s flow, but the layers are sparse — the silences are as emphatic as the sounds.
The introduction of Anjelica is beguiling. A low-key and intimate presence is set up before she launches into a new register, elevating the drama in Haystack.
Anjelica describes her approach to production as being “100% intuitive” and when you listen to a track like Haystack, it’s hard to argue. The feelings of tension and release that she’s able to bring to the track — how spacious rhythms collide with busier ones to elevate energy, how ambient synth and vocals layers appear then disappear into the ether — is effortless and innate. With only a handful of tracks to appreciate so far, Haystack is just a taste of things to come.
Listen to Haystack below:
