Kid Froopy’s debut album “Silver Silver” releases today, showcasing his talents in both music and producing with a mix of genres, samples and excellent vocals. Kid Froopy cut his teeth working behind the scenes with artists such as CRAY, umru, Shawn Wasabi, and Bipolar Sunshine, just to name a few. He broke out in 2017 with the release of “bb (Four Missed Texts)” via Moving Castle, and since then his star has only risen higher, creating remixes for artists like Mike Posner, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Terror Jr.
Kid Froopy’s eleven-track album releases today via Deadbeats Records, an imprint created by duo Zed’s Dead. Having never really heard of Kid Froopy before listening to “Silver Silver”, I listened to the album as a way to introduce myself to him. It truly felt like an introduction, because I could feel Kid Froopy’s personality coming out strong throughout the entire LP. The songs are well-produced and technical, yet quirky and a little tongue in cheek. It speaks to a person who knows the ins and outs of producing but isn’t afraid to have a little fun with it. Yet, just underneath the upbeat sounds of the blend of Indie-Pop, Bossa Nova and 70’s Rock, there is a depth and melancholy to the lyrics in the songs. It’s a combination that makes “Silver Silver” a unique and complex venture.
From the beginning track “New In Town”, you get a taste of the inventive style that Froopy has curated. From the soft violin, in the beginning, doubled with samples of cars driving back, to the unexpected and dramatic breakdown… it’s a smash cut of genres, instruments, and samples that blend together into something truly unique. It’s Kid Froopy welcoming himself to the music industry, truly “New In Town”.
Froopy’s vocals are a highlight throughout the entirety of “Silver Silver”, and coupled with his emotional lyrics the songs become even more intricate. Songs like “Hairy” feature breathy and delicate vocals in the verse, switching into powerful belt during the chorus, with Froopy crying “I can’t get hurt again” as the piano takes us out in the end. “Meet Me In the Garden” is charming and sweet, with layered vocals and samples of birds working well with the chorus alongside a light synth. The only slight departure would be “Some Nights I Feel Like Crying” where its sad lyrics of “Some nights I feel like crying/ ‘Cause all this time I’ve been lying for you” are completely at odds with the cheerful tone of the track. This creates a kind of emotional and musical dissonance that speaks to Froopy’s pain, yet still remains catchy.
A highlight of the album is “Easy Love”, which was released to the public ahead of the debut of “Silver Silver”. Froopy’s vocal talent really shines here, bringing out his falsetto in the verse and layering his vocals in the chorus. Further adding to the overall Synth-Pop appeal of the track is an intro and bridge reminiscent of elevator music, making “Easy Love” completely offbeat and memorable.
The final track, “Greenbelt”, is both the longest and what I consider to be the most impactful track of “Silver Silver”. It’s a great mix of Pop and Rock, showing Kid Froopy at his most vulnerable, with his natural vocals giving the listener some brevity before kicking back into the chorus. Even the title is a nod to his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, showing how far he’s come geographically and musically.
“Silver Silver”, much like the name implies, is a polished piece of art that perfectly reflects Kid Froopy’s evolution. It seems nothing can dull his sparkle.
*Featured Image via Deadbeats*
