Maddy O’Neal Unleashes Hip-hop-inspired, Future Bass Heater “Make You Feel”
After serving up another summer of prolific performances across iconic locations like Red Rocks, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Shambhala and Burning Man, electro-soul powerhouse Maddy O’Neal is gearing up to unleash her VITAL SIGNS LP next month. And in the process, she’s taking a nostalgic turn, returning to the aesthetic roots that shaped her musical identity. Now, the versatile artist unveils the final LP single “Make You Feel,” a fusion of old-school hip-hop beats and futuristic bass production – a blend that pays homage to O’Neal’s beginnings as a vinyl crate digger, passionately hunting for that perfect hip-hop sample.
“A true banger will MAKE YOU FEEL something…make you want to MOVE. This track was inspired by Lil’ Kim’s vocal samples in ‘Quiet Storm’ and built around that concept. It evolved into a beautiful synth heavy story. With this being one of the first tracks on the record, I really wanted to make a statement.” – Maddy O’Neal
“Make You Feel” kicks off with a sequence of sharp claps and vibrant, kaleidoscopic synth layers, laying down a dynamic and intricate rhythmic foundation. The track then crescendos into an explosive drop, featuring a seismic fusion of resonant 808 bass and gritty, modulated bass chops that elevate the song’s energy to new heights. The song also incorporates Lil’ Kim’s vocal samples from the Mobb Deep’s song “Quiet Storm” the chants “make you feel,” “yo, it’s the real,” and “hip-hop,” serve as a tribute to the golden era of rap.
As one of the first tracks on the album, “Make You Feel” sets the stage for what’s to come, O’Neal’s commitment to making a strong artistic statement. Its genre-blending sound not only shaped the creative vision for the entire album but also honors her early influences while pointing toward the future of her evolving musical journey. “Make You Feel” is out now on all mayor streaming platforms.
You can catch Maddy O’Neal on tour on the following dates:
9/26/24 – 9/29/24: Wakaan Music Festival – Ozark, Arkansas
10/4/24: Public Works – San Francisco, CA
10/4/24 – 10/6/24: Offbeat Music Festival – Reno, NV
10/10/24: AREA15 – Las Vegas, NV
10/24/24 – 10/27/24: Suwannee Hulaween – Live Oak, FL
10/26/24: The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
11/1/24: Mississippi Underground Hall – St. Louis, MO
12/31/24: The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
