Renowned German-Iraqi electronic producer Boys Noize joins Mayah Alkhateri, one half of dreamy electronic duo Kiss Facility, on ‘Ycore’, a striking collaboration that brings together two seemingly opposing sonic worlds. Released as part of Ridha’s seventh studio album, 7LLVSION, the 12-track LP sees the producer expand his signature electronic language across coldwave, EBM, and unexpected cross-genre collaborations. ‘Ycore’ stands out as a meeting point between Ridha’s driving production and Alkhateri’s ethereal vocal sensibilities, balancing melodic vulnerability with a heavier electronic framework.
Built around an indie-driven structure, the track opens with lush guitar chords and Alkhateri’s dreamy delivery, establishing a melancholic, introspective atmosphere. That restrained sensibility gradually gives way to a much heavier sonic direction, as the chorus erupts into distorted basslines, pulsing rhythms, and layers of aggressive synth work. The contrast between its intimate verses and peak-hour techno energy gives the track its defining tension, allowing its emotional core to coexist with an uncompromising club sound.
