UK production pair t e s t p r e s s teams up with versatile rapper and vocalist MC Yung Lil—or MCYL, for short— on their new single “Crystal,” an indulgent hip-hop-meets-eurodance dancefloor frenzy arriving as part of the next release from the 14th season on NIGHTMODE.
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Originally from Aberdeen but currently operating out of Glasgow, UK duo t e s t p r e s s has played a pivotal role in paving the way for the current eurodance revival, establishing themselves as massive proponents for the next generation of the trance and techno sound. Their captivating cross-section between the two styles has earned them plaudits from an impressive circle of tastemaker names including I Hate Models, TRYM, SPFDJ, Patric Mason and VTSS, to name but a few. MCYL is a buzzing vocalist that has been injecting a revitalizing energy into electronic music by inserting influences from afrobeat, amapiano reggaeton, rap and R&B. His distinctive hooks and lyricism has landed him in tracks that have been making the rounds with choice artists from the likes of DJ Heartstring, Marlon Hoffstadt, Bad Boombox, Mischluft, Partiboi69, Boys Noize, Pegassi, Mija, and the list goes on.
Closing the gap from opposite ends of the pond, the two forces are fusing their talents on their hedonistic collab for NIGHTMODE. “Crystal” is a vocal-fueled offering depicting a wild night out in London. The infectious track connects the continents with its American emo rap stylings and a heart-fluttering euro trance groove built around fluttering arps, mellifluous skidding melodic bleeps, pulsating basslines and euphoric underbelly. While it may detail late-night shenanigans with a fun-loving girl named Crystal in Bedstuy, the track itself is a anthem for weekend warriors and rave-goers from either side of the Atlantic.
“The track, written to the backdrop of a wild night out in London after MC Yung Lil and t e s t p r e s s first met, comes in hot with over processed vocals reminiscent of old Sad Boys. This is followed up with a catchy chant in the hook and you have a perfect blend of euro dance and American rap set to catch listeners straight away.”–t e s t p r e s s
More About t e s t p r e s s
t e s t p r e s s (all spaces, no caps) are a DJ & production duo originating from Aberdeen but now residing in Glasgow. Forward thinkers in the trance and techno realm, they’re known best for their high energy fast paced dunts. 2023 saw the boys enter Europe and really bring their UK interpretation of the emerging Eurodance/Trance sound to these crowds with releases on the Berlin powerhouse label ‘Speedmaster Records’ as well as the pioneering ‘Method 808’. What followed from this was a whole host of support to this day on various tracks from artists like ‘Ihatemodels’, ‘SPFDJ’, ‘Trym’, ‘Patrick Mason’ and ‘VTSS’. Another stand out moment was their Australia tour being one of the first acts to take this new sound intercontinental. This has paved the way for what can only be seen as a very successful 2024 so far. With increased recognition from the scene their status has grown and with it high profile gigs such as ‘Tomorrowland’, and the opportunities to play iconic venues like ‘Watergate Berlin’ and ‘Le Bikini Toulouse’. Alongside this they have followed up the gigs with a string of solid releases on ‘DopamineWIFI’, ‘Ultra Music’ and ‘B1 Recordings’ with some huge collaborations also in the pipeline set to be released before the new year. What comes next for the boys is impossible to foresee owing to their recent signing to Polyamor Agency, but we know this will be a hugely exciting and fruitful partnership.
More About MCYL
MCYL, best known for his distinct catchy vocals, blends influences from afrobeat, amapiano, reggaeton, rap and R&B for innovative techno variations inspired by his European and American background. Boasting over 72K monthly Spotify listeners, and playing a sold out ADE Intercell showcase with Bad Boombox and Mischluft, MCYL shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
More About NIGHTMODE
NIGHTMODE, part of Insomniac Music Group, is founded by Twitch streamer and content creator Tucker (Jericho) Boner & Daniel Goudie (of Disciple Recs & Rare Breed).