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PURPL COLD W U

The effortlessly cool pop vocal delivery of purpl shines through in ‘COLD W U’, with Conner Nunn’s production combining minimalist beats with trap-inspired percussion which create a subtle accompaniment allowing purpl's voice to take centre stage. Her voice is airy and light, while perfectly placed harmonies enrich the tune's modern dynamic. Speaking of the track, purpl has said, “COLD W U is a cautionary tale to myself. I was in a difficult relationship which I still resent to this day… it’s something I have found difficult to move on from, so writing about it has helped me to deal with that hurt and to serve as reminder to never fall into that trap again. I read somewhere that resentment is like drinking poison, which really resonated with me and forced me to address the issue rather than bottling it up. I hope this song provides some comfort to other people in a similar situation, so they know they aren’t on their own in feeling that way.” Following on from the success of 'H.L.M.', the Brighton-based singer, songwriter and producer has dropped her biggest track to date, with more material set for release in the future. -Dan Peeke

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