KSHMR Shares New Single ‘Happy’ feat. Tiina

Los Angeles-based Indian-American artist KSHMR shares his brand new single Happy, a captivating electro-pop/EDM cut featuring Finnish singer and songwriter Tiina. 

 

Out now via Dharma, Happy finds the talented producer taking listeners in an emotive journey through the process of trauma, alchemizing to power and peace, combining Tiina's soulful vocals with dark, powerful chords and fast-paced, globally influenced melodies. I am loving how rich and expressive Tiina's vocals sound, beautifully conveying the emotion of their relatable storytelling over the infectious electronic production. I also very fond of the song's dark atmosphere but also how upbeat it still sounds, with cool percussive elements, lush synths and danceable rhythms. Check it out below!

Speaking about the song, KSHMR said,

I was excited to get back in the studio with Tiina after making 'Do Bad Well' with her years ago. This time, I started us off with some chords in the Phrygian, which is darker and unusual for most dance songs. She began to sing melodies, and the song blossomed from there. The lyrics are about being numbed by trauma and emerging with a twisted sense of zen. I was very happy we could fit that interesting musicality and subject matter into a dance song.

Tiina added,

To me, the song is about using hard times as fuel and a source of power to get where you wanna go, even if you get lost on the way there. Also, there are always people who are ready to tear you down if you let them, and sometimes you just have to smile through it and not give them the satisfaction of seeing you crumble.