Title: Fly (feat. Lotus)
Writers: A. Nimmo, Sarojini Lui
Producers: Shellback, Max Martin
Genre: Bubble Gum Pop, R&B
Label: FREEDOM, Permanent Reminder
From The Album: Mindless Behavior
Seventeen Year old Australian-American Austin Nimmo has been building anticipation for his debut album since late last year where he rose to stardom. Starting out as just a young boy singing covers on YouTube and soaring to become one of the biggest breakout stars seems like an overnight success story, literally. His debut independent single "Adore You" opened up many doors for the star, and fast forward into 2014 and he is known by hordes of fans around the world that cannot get enough of him, his music and his toy line [which is being renewed for summer of 2014]. Austin has also had his share of chart success and even has a #1 single under his belt. Although with all the success the teen star also has been targeted and judged on his every move and he has been involved with scandals and twitter trends that included #Pray4Austin that was the leading trend in twitter for over a week in February. Allegations, rumors and more rumors has made Austin a controversial star, but that simply does not take away from the talent his posses. Most recently he wrote and featured on his friend Jordan's debut single, "Be There" which rocketed to the #3 spot on the charts. This showed Austin has a successful songwriter as his success continued into the new year. While this was all happening, Austin had been working on his highly anticipated debut album now entitled
"Mindless Behavior" that will received an early June release date. The album will include his debut single Adore You, Girlfriend, his duet with best friend Katriel 'Kato' Comyns entitled "Pretty Girls" and even his heartfelt free download 'Unwanted' along with a chain of other tracks Austin has worked hard on in what seems to be a highly anticipated album for the young artist as he finally rapped up the recording process of the album in May of 2013. Austin has explained the album to be a 'diverse showing' for all his fans that have continued to support him throughout this journey to stardom and really could care less about what the critics and judgmental beings have to say. He also stated that he had so much fun recording the album and channeling his inner self on the more personal tracks he wrote and recorded like "Unwanted" which is rumored to be hinted at his household problems he had been dealing with that was publicized all over the tabloids this year and having fun with the uplifting vibes of the more confident and love songs presented on the album that were specially made with his fans in mind, as they feel that much closer to him when he sings about love and attraction, which also attributed to why 'Pretty Girls' was such a hit with the fans. Today, Austin has one more single to release before the official reveal of the album and it's something people wouldn't quite expect either.
Lotus is known as the highly opinionated and hot headed rapper that rose to stardom last year after starting out as an internet personality but wasting no time showing off her grim attitude and serious skill as a rapper quickly making her way to the top of the charts and feuding with such stars like Sonyae and Aubrey Mikkel. Lotus has quickly become a highly respected female rapper and one of the true stars of the female rap crop that is doing so well in 2014. So when you hear Austin Nimmo has teamed up with Lotus, it's a compelling team up. On one side we have a bonafide teen pop star that has been known for his pop hits that maybe tapped lightly onto the urban roots but in no means pushed that envelope and on the other hand, a bonafide urban rapper who we have not seen venture off onto a more mainstream circuit. So it's an unlikely, but great team up and they definitely show that on this new single.
"Fly" is the newest single from Austin Nimmo taken from his debut album Mindless Behavior. The record was written by Austin Nimmo and Sarojini 'Lotus' Lui and was produced by pop producer and Max Martin and urban pop producer "Shellback". The record is described as a bouncy ode to the hard time lovers that features bouncy bubble gum beats that parade in a urban infused backdrop with Austin whispering 'We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)' before the single breaks into a saxophone-based expedition that makes for the perfect summer lovers anthem right in time as the whether breaks into a full fledged hot fest.
Lotus's sure fire verse also adds to the track as she rips through her lines like a champion. The track also strays away from the regular 'verse/chorus/verse/bridge standard' and doesn't exactly include a chorus but a post hook that breaks into the saxophone with Austin whispering over the catchy beats before the single being brought back to it's next verse. We are introduced to the track by the saxophone loops right away already getting the listener ready for more. After the loops, we are then introduced to bouncy drum filled pop beats that also brings in Austin's vocals. Austin is very clear and emotive when he sings his lines to a girl who might be doubting their relationship because of other people who might think other wise. He sings "So come fly with me|With your broken wings|Baby, this was meant to be,|Even if they all say it isn't. His singing, although emotive is quick paced over the quick drum beats. After he sings those lines, the beats then take a change adding in some electronic synths to give the beat a sense of "rising" as Austin slows up his vocals shows off his skills as a singer a bit more holding onto the end of each word with a quick belt. He continues to sing in this loving lyrics. He sings over the rising beats: I think I've learned how to fly|So I'll take your broken wings and we'll soar to the sky|We'll burn this city down all the way to it's roots|Just to show them who we really are Oh!|. When Austin yells out "Oh" song breaks into the "chorus" that is nothing but a pure throwback. In a whispering voice Austin mutters "We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)|We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)" while that saxophone instrument dominates the backing beats and mix perfectly with the proclaiming and catchy whispering of the Aussie. The tracks build into something that should be explosive makes the transition from the verse to the hook and "chorus" hypnotizing. After the whispering and saxophone is heard, the saxophone loop that was heard at the very beginning of the track is now heard again, bringing us from the "chorus" to the next verse. Here, Austin continues to confess his dedication to the girl who is now playing hard to get. He recognizes it but insists that those attempts will only come to back to hit her and continues to be there for her. Even going as far as to say he would sacrifice himself just to break her fall but once again insists that, that won't happen. All they will be doing is flying above it all, even if people try to [hypothetically speaking] shoot them down. In the same fashion following those lines, Austin sings the pre hook and the song breaks into the urban infused beats with whispering and the hypnotic saxophone. This time however, the saxophone loop is heard and then Lotus breaks onto the track. Her rap is quick paced and mixes perfectly with the sped up production for her verse. She sings about being the flyest girl and proving their naysayers wrong. She was a perfect addition to the track with her love filled but fiery verse that also added in a small saxophone piece as she rapped over. When Lotus is finished, Austin then sings the pre chorus one more time before the song breaks into the whispering one last time before the saxophones ride out the song. Austin adds in some backing alibs, riffs, and high notes over the saxophones and whispering and Lotus even does a shout out to the Li Lo Gang in the final seconds of the song before Austin sings out "O-o-O-o-H" as the song rides out.
Austin Nimmo drops his newest single as he gets ready to release Mindless Behavior in June, he teams up with Lotus for this aggressively catchy lovers tune that will be perfect for couples, working out, and especially the clubs. Do not forget to support. What do you think of Austin's new single?!
FLYItalics -
WhisperingCaught up in the lie
Of livin' life with no regrets.
I'm thinkin' why stop now
Cause this ain't over yet
So come fly with me
With your broken wings
Baby, this was meant to be,
Even if they all say it isn't
I think I've learned how to fly
So I'll take your broken wings and we'll soar to the sky
We'll burn this city down all the way to it's roots
Just to show them who we really are
Oh!
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
(2x) So now we're playin hard ball
And I know exactly how it goes
When its thrown
It'll hit you directly
In your weak spot
So make sure you're holdin' steady
When you're standin' on the top
But know that if you fall
I'll do anything to catch ya
Even if that means I gotta jump first
To break your fall
But tonight, no we ain't fallin'
We're flyin' through the sky
And if they try to shoot us down
Well that's just cause they don't know why
I think I've learned how to fly
So I'll take your broken wings and we'll soar to the sky
We'll burn this city down all the way to it's roots
Just to show them who we really are
Oh!
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
(2x) [Lotus]
Didn't I tell you I was the flyest girl ?
Even with your broken wings , we can still top this world
Young and stupid for aiming higher than Cupid
But this is that first class life , if you got it then use it
I got you and I'm winning , bump who said we was losing
Had a choice between a stop sign and clouds that never stop moving , I guess that I'm choosing
Man , we've came a long way from your front steps
Remember that day on your porch ? The first kiss I could never tell
Yet I still told everybody on the block
And they thought they could guess if we would fade or rot
Calling it puppy love when it's not
I refuse to be put in this little box
I know it started off as a thought but baby , we flying out this coffin
They thought they were throwing dirt over us and now we're skyrocketing
I think I've learned how to fly
So I'll take your broken wings and we'll soar to the sky
We'll burn this city down all the way to it's roots
Just to show them who we really are
Oh!
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
We gon' fly tonight (fly tonight)
(2x)
