A soulful vocal, a jagged yet driving bassline and syncopated beats is what ‘Sundance Kid’ by Charles is all about. Charles has collaborated with the hypnotising voice of Sharky, and the pair have created a summery haze of future-soul. Beyond the infectious chorus sits the heart-on-sleeve lyrics that Charles has been commended for.
Discussing the song, he says: “I wrote ‘Sundance Kid’ the best part of 2 years ago with my mate Sharky. I fell down a YouTube rabbit hole of old bank robbers (don’t ask) and stumbled upon Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Inspired by their story, we began to write about my relationship between me and an ex girlfriend back in the day. It was a love affair, combined with bad behavior and a lust for causing trouble. With both knowing we would never be more than just friends for obvious reasons. Playful melodies accompanied with fat bass lines tell the story beautifully. Produced by Mathias Boman, Sundance Kid is an anthem for couples whether that be romantically or just you and ya best mate frolicking about in summer fucking shit up.”
Charles has already received critical acclaim from the likes of Wonderland, Earmilk, Clash Magazine and Notion. Words of praise from such publications are indicative of a sparkling future for Charles and his brand of smooth neo-soul and future funk. We are eagerly awaiting his EP which is to come later this year.
