There’s a real art to remixing. A remix shouldn’t just sound different; it should enhance the original recording and bring something new to the table. It’s rare that I think a remix outshines the original, but this new version of Nardean’s “aux cord” is incredible.
Nardean’s been smart here, working with fellow Western Sydney artist L-Fresh the Lion. Their common backgrounds gives them a shares perspective that really enhances this song. His verse is stellar, and the paired back instrumentation really makes sure all the rhymes take centre stage.
“Having L on this song is such an honour. He’s an exceptional MC, and he added so much depth and detail to the story I tell in my first verse,” Nardean said. “We don’t hear these stories and perspectives in the mainstream narrative. That’s why this song is so important to me. Because our stories are so often ignored or simplified and parodied. To be able to tell them with our own voice is so necessary. It helps the migrant community to make sense of our collective experience.”
Enjoy this, then go back and give the original version of “aux cord” a listen. It’s so exciting listening to the evolution of this really special song.
Image used with permission from Ditto Music
L Fresh The Lion, N’Fa Jones, Mantra, Mistress, and other leading Aussie hip hop talents will hit The Penny Black in Brunswick on August 13, all for a good cause. Money raised will benefit OXJAM, an Oxfam initiative looking to end poverty and homelessness through the power of music.