Sleepy Tom is a consistent name in the field of EDM. This Vancouver-based artist and producer is back, and this time he brings a song that promises to become a summer anthem. “Golden” is a funky song that features the electrifying hip-hop energy of Cadence Weapon. The single marks a solid return for Sleepy Tom, who seems to have the powers of Midas and turns to gold on every track he touches, and this gleaming song is no exception.
For crafting huge hits the Canadian producer always looks for new sources of inspiration. His playlist is constantly refreshing and drawing him to new directions. Some of the influences he mentions are the boldness of The Avalanches to break the molds, the smooth and seductive style of Jungle, The Weeknd’s creative decisions, and the funky nostalgia of Breakbot. He has merged the best of all these sources, taken his own direction, and created his unique sound.
Throughout his career, Sleepy Tom’s talent has attracted many artists to his music. Diplo, Anna Lunoe, and Frandtheft are some of the names he has had the opportunity to join forces with, resulting in the creation of electronic anthems. His participation in platinum-certified hits like “Be Right There” with Diplo has established him as a solid artist and propelled his music into the top charts. Now, it is the time to let his song “Golden” shine.
“Golden” is an explosion of joy condensed in a song that must be played on repeat. It features the talented Cadence Weapon which is the first rap collaboration for Sleepy Tom, hopefully the first of many because the result is just delightful. Sleepy Tom crafted a sound that contains the funk of the 80s, shimmering synths, infectious grooves, and the timeless spirit of hip-hop. It makes it really hard to refrain from dancing.
The story behind the hit is almost a coincidence. Sleepy Tom got to know about Cadence Weapon through their shared label MNRK Music Group and he felt it was the right moment and the right person to try something new. He sent the rapper a selection of unfinished demos, unsure of how Cadence Weapon would react. To his surprise, Cadence Weapon was attracted to a demo that Sleepy Tom himself had soured on. And the rest is history.
Sleepy Tom adds, “So I took his vocal and made a new song around it, which I love doing. It felt more like remixing his song. What came out was this glistening, feel-good anthem with one of the best kick drums I’ve ever made—pats self on back—enjoy!” Enjoy is mandatory with such a good truck.
“Golden” is an invitation to feel good, to dance carelessly, and to smile. It will definitely add one more song to his impressive repertoire of hits. Sleepy Tom has never been afraid of trying new things and the incorporation of rap will undoubtedly pay off. “Golden” is posed to please Sleepy Tom’s fans, attract a whole new multitude to his music, and become a glowing summer anthem.
