New York City's chic soul and disco producer Cloak Dagger has a slick new single based around Leona Lewis' breakout hit "Bleeding Love." Heavily featuring its titular lyrics, "Cut Me Open" is driven by sublime synth squelches and a flighty, wavering atmosphere that forces its listeners to grab something sturdy for fear of floating away. There's an undeniable beauty throughout the track, gently gliding just beneath the surface, never quite reaching its full potential. And this is the key to its alchemy - the magic behind the curtain. While "Cut Me Open" runs close to its sensational sample, Cloak Dagger never unleashes Lewis' full allure instead forcing his listeners to fill in the blanks themselves. It becomes free and personal, allowing us to explore a familiar feeling yet indeed new world full of warmth and effervescent foliage. Get the gorgeous "Cut Me Open" from Bandcamp here or stream now below.
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