Here, smooth R&B and UK club energy converge on Wrayz’ funky house vocal bootleg, resulting in a song that’s designed to get you moving. The “You are the one” melodic vibe from KAYTRANADA and the energetic beat of Donae’o’s “Devil in a Blue Dress” create an interesting balance between soulful vocals and a more assertive beat on the dancefloor.
It begins with heavy syncopated rhythm and funky house percussion. The bassline does a great job of holding the groove together, and the chopped melodic parts add just enough to keep the groove from waning. Attractive, lively, and easy to envision working in a hectic club environment.
The vocal melodies seem to fit nicely over the instrumental. The vocal cadences do not stand alone but instead become a part of the rhythm, creating a natural flow for the whole arrangement. One aspect of the Bootleg that has a connection to the vocal and drums is one of the things that makes the Bootleg work.
There is also something interesting about the way Wrayz recorded the track. The mix was done live from his decks at home, not a completely computer-arranged mix. That provides the recording with a feel of movement and timing that sounds more like a real DJ cut.
The style of the production is inspired by UK Funky, modern house, and soulful electronic music, but isn’t confined to any one era. The bass, melodic, and percussion loops sustain the liveliness of the track.
Wrayz has stripped away traditional musical elements, and been sculpting them instead around the dance floor. “You’re The One x Devil In A Blue Dress” is a funky, upbeat house track that’s quite rhythm driven with enough vocal soul to keep the groove going.
