Nathanie - cheap cologne
About...
Nathanie is a Malaysian producer/ singer-songwriter currently based in New York; her sound has been described as Malaysian Pop. ‘Cheap Cologne’ talks through a turbulent relationship and reflecting on the past of how it went down
Lyrics...
The lyrics talk about a past relationship through the lens of nostalgia, talking about complex emotions up until it reache breaking point. Throughout the track there’s a sense that she doesn’t want to let go and isn’t so sure where to go or how to move on from the relationship
Production...
The production is slick adding energy and movement to the track whilst remaining in its lo-fi soundscape. The mix is coherent, and Nathanie utilises the arrangement to highlight and build from the verses into the Chorus’
Summary...
This is a great track from Nathanie and perfect for any easy listening/ lo-fi playlist. Showing she can do every aspect of the track is also very impressive and will help her grow independently throughout 2024