El Rashid's "Trapped" - A Nostalgic Alt Pop Ballad with a Modern Twist
Single Name: Trapped
Release Date: 12th January 2024
Artist: El Rashid
Genre: Alternative Pop
Direction & Production: El Rashid
Composer: Eleanor Rashid / Samuel Kubrick Finney
Music Producer: Eleanor Rashid / Samuel Kubrick Finney
Mix/Master: George Leaver
Label: Tiny Dancer Live
Distributors: Silent Roar Productions (Pakistan)
Album Art Credits:
Designer: Iman Shahid
Photographer: Jobe Wolf
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About The Release:
"Trapped" emerges as a compelling alt-pop ballad, intricately woven with nostalgic 80s undertones, harmonious choral whispers, and a sonic landscape that is unmistakably El Rashid. Originally conceived during El's teenage years, the track, boasting a mix of strings, nylon string guitar, and dissonant harmonies, garnered significant attention upon its maiden upload to SoundCloud.
Fast forward over a decade, and "Trapped" undergoes a transformative evolution. Infusing electronic elements and harnessing experimental vocal prowess, El Rashid skillfully melds her operatic roots with eclectic influences. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bjork, Queen, Caroline Polochek, The Japanese House, Charlie XCX, Christine and The Queens, Grimes, and FKA Twigs, the reimagined version of "Trapped" emerges as a contemporary masterpiece.
"Trapped" was released on January 12th, 2024 and gained immediate attraction from Kemet Radio 97.5, who interviewed El about the track. The song was picked up by Dean Jackson from BBC introducing who claimed “Nobody is making the sounds El Rashid is making, nobody at all”, credit to the track's transformative journey.
Experience the reimagined magic of "Trapped," where past meets present, and El Rashid's distinctive sound transcends time, promising a musical journey unlike any other.
