Song Review: KickFlip – Kick Off The Wall (ft. iann dior)

A week after pre-releasing their track Puzzle Piece, KickFlip have returned with their fifth mini album. Like all their albums, the group took part in song composition, working with established producers and artists. In the case of title track Kick Off The Wall, they paired with the guys from LDN Noise and American rapper iann dior, giving the song a global bent. Kick Off The Wall takes the group’s now-established youthful rock sound and ties it to more electronic elements. In this way, it strongly reminds me of 90s music — an era where grunge and electronica could co-exist and even play together on a single track. The melodies definitely remind me of this style of song. I’m not sure how I feel about the chorus yet (though it sure is catchy!), but I was sold on the verses right from the start. The song manages to display confidence while still remembering to harness sung melodies instead of relying on a bunch of chanting and talking. LDN Noise’s production does much of the heavy lifting here. Just like their recent track with ALPHA DRIVE ONE, they know how to establish energy and maintain momentum while still delivering a few unexpected twists. iann dior’s rap verse might be a smid...