Spanning four cities and two countries, 'Lost Time' is the mellow and dreamy lofi single to come from Vice Beats featuring the soulful vocals of Ellie Harris and the creative lyricism of Kinkai. Bringing his jazz soaked saxophone melodies to elevate the track to a new level, Thalassic provides sonic shifts throughout the track, held together with a dusty spacey drum mix. Written during the first lockdown, 'Lost Time' takes us on a journey through lucid dreams and finds a space within time that allows us to soak in the peace of the track and breathe. With a remix provided by Mecca:38, 'Lost Time' continues to evolve in it's creative journey.
Based in Bristol, Vice Beats is an independent producer, working as a solo artist and as a collaborator with many artists from around the country under his own label imprint - EQ Music. Vice Beats originally started as a poet, winning a national poetry award at 16 years of age through Oxford University. His creativity led him to MCing and eventually music production. Vice Beats turned his whole attention to his solo career in 2015 and has received support from DJ Premier, BBC London, Soho Radio, and Itch FM amongst others. He has collaborated with artists like Blu, Napoleon Da Legend, Pseudo Slang, and Nutty P. His 2020 tribute to J Dilla reworked Miguel Atwood Ferguson's 'Suite For Ma Dukes' in a creative reimagination of the classical versions of Dilla's music, and saw artists from around the world collaborating in honour of Dilla. Using Logic Pro alongside a wide range of instruments, he loves to work alongside musicians, creating live loops and original compositions. In addition to formal releases, he creates music for TV, and has been featured in 80 countries and counting.
lyrics
Yeah we loose a lot of things in life
But remember that that’s all alright
I think we need to realise
Trust the track don’t think twice
Lost time
Got you wishing we could
Rewind
It will do you no good
I like to think about the rain sometimes
All them grey clouds start to reform
But it won’t be long before sunrise
See this yin and yang is the norm
I like it when you close your eyes
Cos the feeling feels extra strong
Just let me chat the truth tonight
Oh I oh I
Lost time
Got you wishing we could
Rewind
It’ll do you no good
Lost time
Got you wishing we could
Rewind
Time and time again
I scribbled in pen,
thinking of when and where I’ve been when Riddling gems
I got feelings I hate revealing
Cause speaking on them
Opens up new wounds &
I gotta seal them again
I been known to play the dozens when things are in tens
I rather my blessings then to be troubled by recent events
I lost time ,need to repent
Before Im six deep and they make me a den
The pines pending
we’re all pushing for the pretence
She got red bottom stilettos for the healing
I just copped a Raleigh and I roll by evening, on the motorway hoping they stop when they see it and maybe IG It, Then police cease kin
It’s funny I’m paying fines for my freedom
Losing money but I’m sure I’ll make it back
But when you lose time well You can’t take it back
Lost time
Got you wishing we could
Rewind
It’ll do you no good
Lost time
Got you wishing we could
(Tick tock goes the clock)
Rewind
And it’s never gonna stop
Babe there’s better things to watch
Lost time baby
credits
from Lost Time w/ Ellie Harris,
released February 8, 2021
Track produced and mixed by James "Vice beats" Kennaby
Original vocals by Ellie Harris and Kinkai
Saxophone by Thalassic
Track mastered by Chris Latham on behalf of Cosmic Trigger Audio
Soulful and funky, the Nottingham rapper's latest features guest appearances from CRIMEAPPLE, Vandal Savage and Yumah. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 2, 2024
