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Run The Jewels Drop Their Hard-Hitting ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Song ‘No Save Point’

‘We want to provide you with the soundtrack for f*cking sh*t up,’ Killer Mike previously said. …

Cyberpunk 2077 has been a long time coming. News about the game’s soundtrack was revealed in December, back when the game was scheduled for an April release. Cyberpunk has been delayed multiple times since then, and as it stands now, it’s on track to come out on December 10. Ahead of then, some of that soundtrack has made its way into the world, as Run The Jewels have shared their contribution, “No Save Point.”

The track is a hard-hitting tune in the RTJ tradition, with futuristic lyrics that mirror the themes of the game. A video for the song, directed by Mike Puma, is set to premiere during this weekend’s Adult Swim festival, on November 13 at 8:25 p.m. PT.

In a promo video from December, the duo spoke some about the game and their song for it, with El-P saying, “Even in the dystopian future, hard rap lives on.” Killer Mike added, “We want to provide you with the soundtrack for f*cking sh*t up.”

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Ewulf crank it up with the pounding latest release “Shutting It Down”

Ewulf’s latest release, “Shuttin It Down” has that kind of energy that’s meant to get attention from the jump. The song is produced with a heavy hip-hop beat and an R&B crossover hook that’s all about a hyped, high energy vibe. The result is a throbbing dose of movement to the track, offsetting the weight of its production with a smooth, R&B-inflected hook.

One of the more obvious strengths of “Shuttin It Down” is the production. The heavy kick gives the track a solid rhythmic base and the catchy synths give a memorable element to the sound. All of these things add up to a production that is direct and energetic but does not lose the melodic side brought in by the crossover hook.

“Shuttin It Down” performs the most basic of musical magic, it generates energy in the room. Ewulf merges the power of hip-hop production with the softer sound of an R&B hook to create a track all about the momentum. The heavy kick is the backbone of the rhythm and the synth work gives the track a more melodic feel.

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Prem Byrne suffers a painful loss of freedom on latest release “How Life Is”

Prem Byrne’s “How Life Is” provides a reflective musical voice to a personal family experience. Byrne penned the song after watching a relative lose his driver’s license because he was too old to drive, a painful thing for Byrne to witness. “Really the song is about the freedom and the control you get from driving and how hard it is when you suddenly lose that independence.”

How Life Is” is a mix of pop, rock and world music, with some ’80s flavor adding character to the arrangement. Byrne adds guitar, vocals, and bansuri, tying some of the elements of the performance together in a way that feels personal. The sounds combine to give the single its own identity while keeping its central subject very much in focus.

There’s an honest sense of reflection to “How Life Is,” making it more than just a song about a driving license. It’s a look at independence, aging, and the feelings that come with watching someone go through a major change to their daily life. Are genuine and accessible because of Prem Byrne’s soulful vocals, moving melodies, and meaningful lyrical approach. “How Life Is” is finally a thoughtful piece of songwriting that achieves emotional resonance in an experience many families can relate to, and shows Byrne’s skill at connecting personal stories to listeners.

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