We approach ‘Powersuit’ with a certain reverence and nostalgia, as we slowly get accustomed to Rachel D’s Electroclash revival efforts and her unique, curious story. Witnessing the peak of the genre in London, the talented producer and DJ is adamant about the epicness of dancefloors at the time: “club-life then was gritty, raw, and full of energy”, she eloquently explains. While things have changed since then, Rachel is still carrying such memories with grace and devotion. Now back in her native New Zealand, the keen creative seeks to pay a fierce homage to the Electroclash movement.
That’s where ‘Powersuit’ comes in. It’s a belter, a floor-ripper… There are a lot of terms that would adapt to the situation, but honestly, we appreciate the track’s heightened intensity and sweaty allure. It’s a bass house production drenched in pop euphoria and the coolest vocals we have heard recently. Here, Rachel D delivers a tale of playful attraction and authentic self-expression, truly evoking the cool factor of the Electroclash genre.
Delving deeper into the piece, the gifted producer explains: “It’s a personal track that came together very naturally, about strength, the feminine, and that protective feeling you get when you step out in your own power. I love this idea of a woman complimenting another woman — it’s confident, it’s androgynous, and it’s got an attitude.”
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