Misplaced (ft. Tora & Gracy Hopkins)

from Misplaced / Ithinkso by Crayon

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Misplaced marks a new chapter for the Parisian multi-instrumentalist and producer Crayon. Featuring Jo Lowenthal of the Australian band Tora and rapper Gracy Hopkins, the first single sees the French recording artist join the Erased Tapes collective. Pairing soulful production and vocals with crisp percussion, Misplaced is paired visually with an equally stunning performance by renowned contemporary dancer/choreographer Leo Walk, interpreting the song solely with his body placed inside a typical Hausmannian apartment.

“The track Misplaced was created at a time when I was going through a lot of changes and felt very lost in the process. My friend Jo from Tora came to stay for a few days in what was to become my new flat, with my first ever roommate Bastien. I felt a bit lost during the session, a bit ‘misplaced’, but everything happened very spontaneously, from Bastien jamming on my goto Prophet synth preset and Jo’s vocals that instantly called for this pitch effect I added on his opening line. Production-wise it’s sort of the opposite of what I had just released with Duñe. Instead of going for my traditional, mostly acoustic/live sound, I tried to dabble in more uncomfortable territories, with a noticeably colder/more numeric feel that contrasts how organically this track was crafted. Gracy’s visit at the end of that afternoon perfectly sums it all up, as we didn’t really plan on having him featured, nor see him write any words for his verse. He just took the mic that was hanging in my bedroom and did his thing exactly how you hear it. Ultimately, Misplaced is really about accepting even the darkest place you may find yourself in, and embracing whatever comes out of it.”

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You're not gonna believe
What I've been dying to express
How can you pretend that you're not trying to impress
I locked myself out
Misplaced my keys

Wandered in the walls
Of all the peoples in a whim
Intuition passing through me like I ain't away
I hope I found out
I have no doubt

Say, you're with me come back here
Go easy on me
Say, you're with me come back here

Out of gas
In the ride, out of line
Hourglass, one-sided, I pushed it as far as I could do it
Try to act normal
Vehicles passing
I know that being stuck here is how life will test me
An electroshock, a problem in the engine
I'm checking every other car that fell into the trenches

I hope I found out
I have no doubt

Say, you're with me come back here
Go easy on me
Say, you're with me come back here

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from Misplaced / Ithinkso, track released October 19, 2021
Composed by Crayon, Bastien Brison, Jo Lowenthal & Gracy Hopkins
Lyrics by Jo Lowenthal & Gracy Hopkins
Produced & mixed by Crayon
Mastered by Fred Deces

©℗ 2021 Erased Tapes Records Ltd. All tapes erased.

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Crayon Paris, France

Crayon has been cementing himself as an integral part of the Parisian indie music scene.

His jazz club with Bastien Brison has brought together singers, musicians, poets, painters, contemporary and swing dancers from around the neighbourhood. Together they are blurring the lines between traditional jazz practice, electronic production, UK garage, American hip hop and soul into a new kind of R&B. ... more

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