Cheat Codes and Icona Pop are giving 2022 a funky-fresh twist with the lively new single “Payback”, out now on Spinnin’ Records. Both acts bring out the best in each other building momentum on disco-fueled beats, colorful synth chords, and joyous pop hooks, certain to cement itself as an uplifting crowdpleaser. A feel-good tune that would find its spot in everyone’s playlist and festival adventures.
“Payback” marks the return of the LA threesome Cheat Codes on Spinnin’ to increase their impressively diverse discography. Set atop a ripe, disco-tempered beat, a sweet filtered guitar riff sets the stage for Icona Pop’s distinctive vocals. Moving across warm melodies, the single breaks out in an ecstatic chorus, blending the vocals with euphoric chords.
Cheat Codes has already covered its tracks with a wide variety of vintage sounds. “Payback” is their homage to classic funk and disco, now taking it straight to a 2022 dancefloor by highlighting their own modern electronic production and Icona Pop’s shimmering vocal performance. It’s a feelgood record, a track bursting of joie de vivre that confidentially looks towards a bright future.
You can check out “Payback” by Cheat Codes featuring Icona Pop, out now on Spinnin’ Records below.
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