Electronic music may be monopolized by an overwhelming share of male producers but sisters are still doing it for themselves, in big ways too. Take for instance Los Angeles beatcrafter VenessaMichaels and her fervent fondness for all things 90’s. I was first introduced by way of her monster take on The Fugees’ classic “Killing Me Softly” and I’ve been nothing but impressed since.
Michaels’ latest, the first release in a Summer Series of original singles, is more of the same. “Really Like,” featuring another female on the rise in Effy, is instantly catchy with its fun and adventurous pop-hook only to then up the oomph through syncopated synths and strong percussive fills. Cliched closers aside, I…really like it: