Project Description

WHETHAN & DUA LIPA

“High”

(Single Review)

Reviewer: Jamie Velevski

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Who’s ready to feel a new high?

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English singer songwriter Dua Lipa has teamed up with 18-year-old Chicago producer/DJ Whethan for their steamy new track High which is featured on the soundtrack for Fifty Shades Freed. The movie franchise has spawned original content tracks throughout its three-movie run and this track is no exception is following in its musical glory. Dua Lipa caught her break in 2015 with releases Be the One and Hotter than Hell becoming huge successes in Australia and the UK. After the release of her debut album Dua Lipa in 2017, hit single New Rules brought the songstress to international success topping charts worldwide. Whethan on the other hand has been making a name for himself by landing remixes for mega artists such as ZAYN and Lorde, as well as releasing his own original work.

The instrumental of the track foresees Whethan taking a different direction with is music in 2018. The style of the beat sounds like a much more alternative approach to his usual works. The use of constant bold pulses throughout the background along with noise breaks creates those sensual climax moments that are iconic to the Fifty Shades soundtracks. The tempo blends perfectly with the tones of Dua Lipa’s vocals as they compliment and portray her vibe extremely well. The use of different sounds such as the kazoo within the chorus gives the track that extra something that sets its uniqueness to the rest of the soundtrack.

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“You don’t have to be so cautious

If you practice what you preach”

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The lyrics touch on themes such as desire and lust. Although the lyrics are quite simple to understand, the use of many metaphors gives the track an edgy feel that separates its sexual appeal to other tracks on the soundtrack. Dua Lipa sings in a coyly manner as she teasefully suggests for her and her lover to get high, pretty much hitting the nail on the head with the tracks title. The lyrics are quite passionate and deep as the starlet uses a more complex approach in making her message clear. Her alluring nature shines through with her Anastasia Steele type attitude, as her vocals are nothing but sexually raspy.

If you can imagine the perfect backing track to be played during a hot and heavy Christian Grey sex scene, then this track definitely makes the cut. It’s individualistic rhythm along with the soulful sounds of Dua Lipa proves to be the perfect addition for not only the movie soundtrack, but the potential to become a successful single release. As the singer has been making waves globally within the last few months, there’s no doubt that the world won’t catch on to this little masterpiece. Along with a fresh start in the New Year for Whethan, there’s no denying that this track won’t be blasting on your radio anytime soon.

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Need a little more oomph in your playlist? Whethan and Dua Lipa have got you covered.

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